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Foundation of Chemical Engineering
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A chemical engineering doctorate with direct-entry and advanced-entry routes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Chemical Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologist
- Project Engineer
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Operations Engineer
Curriculum
- A minimum of 32 semester hours of coursework is required
- Plus optional co-op credits. Milestones are an annual review
- Dissertation committee
- Dissertation proposal and dissertation defence
- With language and residence requirements.
Entry requirements
Academic
- GCSE Maths grade B/6 and English grade C/4
- A-levels ABB or IB 32 points including 5 in Maths (no specific subjects except Chemistry for Chemical Engineering)
- country equivalents listed on the page
- English IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (Band C)
- Grade/entry criteria: GCSE Maths B/6 and English C/4
- A-levels ABB or IB 32 points (foundation page).
Accepted academic background
For students changing direction or from countries without A-levels or an equivalent, who lack the subjects for direct entry; cannot apply with A-level maths already
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (Band C
- TOEFL iBT foundation page)
How to apply
- Check the foundation or pre-master pathway entry requirements. Apply through the relevant university pathway application process on the official website. Submit academic records
- passport details
- applicable English-language evidence. Provide further documents if requested. Accept the offer and complete any required payments. Complete the student visa and enrollment process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £30,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Highfield and Boldrewood |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Engineering, Physics and Maths Foundation Year |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
8083 scholarships connected to this program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £30,000 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (Band C, TOEFL iBT foundation page).
8083 scholarships are connected to this program.

