Key information
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BEng (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September
Chemical engineering is about transforming raw materials into valuable and desirable products, creating durable products and services, and producing the enabling technology and know-how for a sustainable future. Chemical and biochemical engineers often have the satisfaction of being able to provide valuable input at every stage of a project - from the initial idea through to the product emerging at the end of the line and even going to market. The products of the chemical and process industries ensure that these are among the most successful and thriving types of business in the world. Chemical engineers play a vital role in achieving that success.
Our Chemical Engineering programme aims to provide students with a sound understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals to enable them to progress to professional Chartered Engineer status. In addition to a grounding in science, mathematics and engineering, our students acquire practical skills that are highly sought after by industry.
Why study Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus?
- Lay the foundations for a career in chemical engineering, an area with excellent and varied career prospects.
- Learn how to create valuable products from lower cost raw materials.
- Study a subject that lets you apply the principles of mathematics and chemistry to processes in the real world.
- Learn the skills that will put you in a position to move into management roles as a professional engineer.
- Whatever your final career path, developing the ability to apply quantitative methods to solving problems – the basis of engineering – will be an invaluable asset.
Your student experience
Our BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering programme is IChemE accredited to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Chemical Engineer (IEng) and partially meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Chemical Engineer.
By achieving the IChemE accreditation, Heriot-Watt University has demonstrated that their programmes are academically sound and industrially relevant.
All applicants seeking admission must secure equivalency for high school through the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs. The process for obtaining attestation varies depending on whether your high school qualification was completed within the UAE or abroad.
Ensuring that your degree is attested and recognised by the Ministry OF Education is a crucial step in the admissions process.
This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter
To learn more about the process of how to obtain the equivalency for your high school qualifications, please visit the MOE equivalency page
Go Global
Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September Intake - Dubai
Provides a general introduction to the subject, emphasising the role of basic mathematics and science. Courses introduce basic techniques and principles of chemical engineering, including Mass Balances, Basic Thermodynamics, and Energy Balances. An awareness of professional and personal development forms a critical part of the teaching in this year.
Mandatory September
- Principles of Chemistry
- Engineering Professionalism and Technical Communication
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
Mandatory January
- Chemical Reactivity
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
Mandatory AY
- Introduction to Process Engineering
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
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Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| Fee | AED 82,264 |
- All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Our entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.
Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available.
- GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level), including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70%, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma – MMM, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry
- FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate - 12/20, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry + IELTS 6.0
- Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subjects Math and Chemistry
- Mandatory Subjects - Math and Chemistry
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The three consecutive five-star ratings by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.
The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.
Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.
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