Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Chemical engineering is ideally suited to students with ability in mathematics and science, who enjoy problem-solving and aspire to well-paid, satisfying jobs at home and abroad. Chemical engineering is all about change, creating life-enhancing products and services by applying scientific and mathematical understanding to design, control and improve processes that change raw materials into useful products. Chemical engineers are world leaders in producing medicines, clean energy and water, and other key products in a cost-effective, safe and environmentally friendly manner.

Lectures are supplemented by laboratory sessions, project work and team exercises. The course is comprehensive, addressing sectors from heavy chemicals like oil and gas to high-value products like pharmaceuticals, as well as issues like energy efficiency, waste minimisation and environmental protection, all in the context of safe and sustainable operations.

465 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include English or Irish grade O6/H7, and Mathematics H4 or see Note 1 Below.
Note 1 The requirement for H4 Maths may be satisfied by H4 in Applied Maths plus H6 in Maths.
NB Please note the H4 grade in Maths can also be used to satisfy one of the H5 entry requirements.
IELTS (Academic)
Level 1 At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5
TOEFL Level 1 At least 80 with minimum scores (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17)