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University of Cambridge has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Chemical engineers design industrial processes that convert raw materials into valuable products. Biotechnologists use living systems and organisms to make valuable products. The need for sophisticated products and sustainable processes means chemical engineers and biotechnologists are in great demand. Our course concentrates on the scientific principles that underpin the discipline. These principles are essential to develop processes and products that address some of the problems currently facing humanity. These include the energy transition away from fossil fuels, the need for sustainable food and water supplies as climate change occurs, and the provision of improved global healthcare solutions and therapeutics.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chemical Engineers, Institution of
How to apply
15Oct
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*A*A
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 41 - 42 points
Other qualifications at a level equivalent to A Levels and IB Higher Levels are also accepted, including Scottish Advanced Highers, Welsh qualifications, the Irish Leaving Certificate, and a range of European and overseas qualifications. See the guidance at www.cam.ac.uk/entrancerequirements. Please note that entry requirements may vary across our Colleges. Any Colleges that require additional subjects or specific grades in a subject are detailed on our website. It's important to check whether your chosen College has any additional entry requirements before you apply (www.cam.ac.uk/courses).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Interview
Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT)
Applicants are required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT), for which you must be registered in advance. Please check the website for details (www.cam.ac.uk/assessment).
English language requirements
For details of our English Language Requirements, please visit:
https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For information on tuition fees for Home, EU, and international students, please refer to:
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/fees-and-finance/tuition-fees
Provider information
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools
Trinity Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1TN