About this course
University of Bath offers BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Chemical Engineering. Based in Bath, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £32,000 per year. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma in Science or Engineering with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction. This must include at least 12 credits from Mathematics units achieved at Distinction and at least 12 credits from Chemistry units achieved at Distinction.
39 credits at Distinction
Access to HE Diploma Typical offer
AA in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry and Mathematics.
AA in Advanced Highers
Scottish Highers Typical offer
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
D*DD plus A at A level
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in either HL Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
6, 6, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Contextual offer
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and either HL Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
7, 6, 6 at HL
International Baccalaureate Typical offer
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAA or A*AB
A level Alternative offer
AAB in three A levels including A in Chemistry and A in Mathematics.
AAB
A level Contextual offer
A*AA in three A levels including Chemistry and Mathematics.
A*AA
A level Typical offer
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
GCSE requirements
Your application, especially your personal statement, should explain your motivation for choosing this degree and any relevant non-academic interests and achievements. Your application is more likely to be successful if you demonstrate a strong interest in chemical engineering through relevant reading, extracurricular or co-curricular activities, or work experience.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
