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
Heriot-Watt University has taught chemical engineering for over 50 years. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 ranked us 2nd in Scotland and 6th in the UK for chemical engineering. The BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council.*
*for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer.
Read more about the UAE Federal Accreditation.
The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.
Go Global
With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.
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
Fees and funding
AED 76,045 per year
- 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)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%.
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75% Eng, Math & Chem + EmSAT English 1400, Math 1200 and 1100 Chemistry
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL – including Maths and Chemistry, and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
- FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese Baccalaureate – 80% or 13/20 IELTS 6.0
- Foundation year - Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) with a CCCC.
- Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics, English 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
We're the top university in Scotland for graduate outcomes which means that more of our graduates are employed or in postgraduate education than any other institution in the country and we ranked 5th in the UK.
We're also rated number one in the UK for CEO or MD roles, meaning more of our graduates go on to become CEOs or MDs than any other university in the whole of the UK. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education. Our Edinburgh Campus is home to Oriam, Scotland's National Sports Performance Centre combined with plenty of wellbeing resources, prioritising fitness and mental health for all students. Our Global Research Institutes look at solving real world issues such as climate change and saving our oceans as well as working on the next medical technological breakthrough and the future of AI and robots.
Employability
When studying for a BEng, you can expect career opportunities in the following areas: Pharmaceuticals; Bioprocessing; Biotechnology; Food and drink; Energy sectors; Power generation; Water supply; Materials (plastics & metals); Process plant construction; Engineering consultancy; Equipment design & manufacture; Environment protection; Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities; Textiles industries; Utilities companies; and Transportation (Auto & Aerospace)
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