Chemical Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year MEng
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 150 graduates of Chemical Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year MEng and other courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of The University of Manchester
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £36000 | £39500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £33000 | £29000 - £42500 | £29000 - £50000 |
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30004 | £34063 | £39731 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26953 - £33624 | £27400 - £41840 | £31149 - £50019 |
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Course Description
Chemical Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science in one of the following subject areas:
- Chemical Engineering, BEng
- Chemical Engineering, MEng
- Chemical Engineering with Energy and Environment, MEng
- Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience, MEng
- Chemical Engineering with Study in Europe, MEng
On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, you will take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). You will also complete a group project, related to your intended degree programme and supervised by an academic from your future Department.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemical Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year MEng at The University of Manchester
| 27% | Caring personal services |
| 19% | Customer service occupations |
| 12% | Sales occupations |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 4% | Other Health Professionals |
| 4% | Teaching Professionals |
| 4% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 3% | Elementary occupations |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to this course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with a Distinction grade, PLUS one A-level at Grade A in an essay-based arts, humanities or social science subject, PLUS an EPQ or AS at Grade B.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Grade combinations between 112 - 128 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 - 128 points. (Subject grades achieved at AS level and then taken at A2 do not count).
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With no less than 5.5 in each individual component. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #10
- #12
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #65
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #101
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #127
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #83
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 40 university rankings of The University of Manchester
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 82% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 180 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 53% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 171 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 90% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £29110 | 152 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
