Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You’ll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Study for a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at university to kickstart your career in a variety of sectors.

Focusing on chemical engineering for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the food industry, a Chemical Engineering degree from Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) offers a well-rounded, innovative, and practical course structure to ensure that you’re ready for the world of work upon graduation.

What you’ll learn

• Master the MIT-developed CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach to solve complex engineering issues through a hands-on, practical framework.
• Develop efficient and sustainable chemical processes tailored for the pharmaceutical and food sectors.
• Engineer innovative materials while ensuring operations remain safe and environmentally responsible.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to create practical solutions for real-world industry challenges.

You’ll gain advanced knowledge in chemical engineering technologies, preparing you for a career that includes creating efficient and sustainable chemical processes, developing innovative materials, and ensuring safe and environmentally responsible plant operations.

You will also benefit from the engineering facilities in CCCU’s STEM building, Verena Holmes. These include extensive labs with industry-standard equipment. This space is shared with students from other engineering and STEM subject disciplines, enabling you to create interdisciplinary networks with your peers.

What’s more, you’ll be able to unlock, develop, and expand your creative potential and build technical expertise through our industry-focused and practical curriculum. Designed with input from professionals, our chemical engineering degree will mould you into a self-assured, competent, and employable graduate.