Chemical Engineering, BEng Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)
This chemical engineering degree apprenticeship enables apprentices to boost their skills in chemical manufacturing and processing technologies.
Degree apprenticeships allow apprentices to gain industry skills, with most learning based in the workplace. Employers provide staff development, with course fees subsidised by government funding.
Apprentices on the degree apprenticeship in chemical engineering explore advances in industrial planning, powder handling, chemical storage and safety in the workplace. Academic and industry experts explore growth areas in chemical engineering, including particle technology, catalysis and reaction engineering, and drug development.
Graduates emerge with an understanding of pioneering approaches in chemical engineering and the ability to solve real-world problems.
Degree apprenticeship
Applications are made through the apprenticeships programme.
School
Location
Duration
5 years part-time
Start month
September
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our chemical engineering course. When you join us, you'll be taught by an experienced team whose expertise and knowledge closely reflects the modules of this course. The team includes senior academics, professional practitioners with industry experience, lab technicians, and external experts who provide guest lectures on some modules. Our PhD researchers also offer lab support, which our undergraduate students find very useful.
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Entry requirements
If you are
Typical Offer: 120 Points
Qualifications: three A-Levels/Extended Diploma/combination of A-Level and Diploma/A-Levels and Extended Certificate/International Baccalaureate.
We consider a wide range of Level 3 qualifications with UCAS Tariff points, specifically:
A-Level: three subjects and must include A2 Mathematics at Grade C. The second subject can be either be A2 Physics or A2 Chemistry at Grade C. We will consider applicants that have Further Mathematics as their second subject.
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in an Engineering subject and must include both Mathematics units at Merit.
A-Level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in an Engineering subject and A2 Mathematics at Grade C if Mathematics units for the BTEC National are not included.
A-Level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and A2 Mathematics at Grade C.
International Baccalaureate: 28 Points overall with HL Mathematics at 5 and HL Physics or Chemistry at 5.
We expect a minimum of five GCSE’s, including Mathematics, English Language/Literature, and a GCSE science, all at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system). We also accept equivalent qualifications at Level 2, such as Functional Skills in Mathematics and English.
We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.
Further information about entry
To be eligible for entry to this course you should be employed in this field.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
A common first year across Engineering programmes results in large lecture groups of 100+ students. However, in order to enhance your learning experience, practical class sizes typically vary from 5 to 30 students depending on the module. Similarly, tutorials operate in the same way as practical sessions with class sizes varying according to the nature of the module being studied.
Independent learning
Apprentices will spend the majority of their time in the workplace enabling them to gain hands-on knowledge of their organisation and contribute to the effective running of the laboratory. It is a requirement of the apprentice that every individual has 20% of their time allocated for learning outside the job, this includes attending University and self-study.
Apprentices are expected to work outside of their university contact hours to complete any additional reading, homework and tutorial preparation, and to work on their final assessment report for each module.
Overall workload
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.
Other costs
The cost of the apprenticeship can be paid by one of three methods:
The apprenticeship levy
The employer must pay into the apprenticeship levy to be eligible for this form of payment. Please see this article for more information on the apprenticeship levy
Apprenticeship levy transfer
Large employers that pay the apprenticeship levy can choose to transfer up to 25% of their levy funds each year to businesses, to pay for their apprenticeship training. More details are available from: Transferring your apprenticeship levy to another business - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Government sponsored (co-investment Model)
If the employer is classed as an SME (small to medium sized enterprise), you are eligible for government sponsorship for up to 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship. The employer has to pay the remaining 5% of the cost plus the additional third-party EPA costs, if applicable.
The cost of the apprenticeship is the number of credits the apprentice undertakes plus the cost of the End Point Assessment, where applicable.
Please contact apprenticeships@greenwich.ac.uk for a bespoke cost as this varies from course to course.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
This course is a popular choice for furthering your career in your work place.
Do you provide employability services?
It is expected that apprentices will already be in employment relating to their chosen discipline.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
Academic Mentor
On their first day at university with us, apprentices are allocated an Academic Mentor, who remains their first point of contact for the duration of their studies with us. The Academic Mentor plays a crucial role in helping apprentices feel they belong, and in guiding and supporting their journey. For our apprenticeships course, the Academic Mentor is also available as a contact for employers whether this is for any queries or concerns, or simply to find out how their apprentices are progressing. Academic Mentors visit the apprentices and their employers in their workplace regularity. This can be arranged via video/conference call if more convenient.
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