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Chemical Engineering with Chemistry - UH-000306

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.  Further information for International Students can be found on:
            <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
 
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component.The International Office offers guidance on country-specific entry requirements.. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement the University also offers a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
 
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at           the following link:  <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/</a>
 
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section D of the Regulations for Awards (taught students) which can be found on the University website as follows: <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-d/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-d/</a>
 
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirements, regardless of any disability, will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
 
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
 
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices">http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices</a>  
 
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by visiting the website <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/</a> and by contacting the admissions tutor.
 
<ul>
<li>However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:</li>
</ul>
 
The admissions process is in conjunction with other courses of the chemical sciences suite. 
            It is desirable that candidates have GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics and an approved science subject – either Physics, Chemistry or Double Award Science.
 
For entry to the undergraduate degree candidates normally will have:
<ul>
<li>a UCAS Tariff of 340 points consisting of awards that equate to 100 points in maths (grade B ‘A’ level mathematics, or its equivalent) and 100 points in chemistry (grade B ‘A’ level chemistry, or its equivalent);</li>
<li>Passes in 5 subjects at GCE/VCE/AVCE/GCSE including at least one 12 unit award in Chemistry plus a 12 unit award in Maths, or</li>
</ul>
OR
<ul>
<li>Successfully completed the University of Huddersfield Science Extended Degree Year with a mark of 70% overall and 70% in the Maths and Physics module,</li>
</ul>
 OR 
<ul>
<li>Advanced, level 3, GNVQ or NVQ at an appropriate level,</li>
</ul>
OR
<ul>
<li>Other qualifications deemed by the School to be acceptable, for example:</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma</li>
</ul>
Greater than 30 points in International Baccalaureate Diploma with grade 5 in higher level subjects, which must include chemistry and mathematics.
 
Scottish Highers
Must achieve AAABB to include a minimum of A in Mathematics and A in Chemistry.
 
Scottish Advanced Highers
Must achieve ABB to include a minimum of B in Mathematics and B in Chemistry.
 
Irish Leaving Certificate
Pass six subjects at higher level with grades A to B, to include A in Chemistry and A in Mathematics.
 
Mature students, without formal qualifications may apply for admission and potential students are advised to contact the Admissions Tutor for further guidance on individual circumstances.
 
Entry to different stages is possible for this course.  At least 50% of the total credits for an award must be obtained through study at the University of Huddersfield.
 
Normally candidates will be at least 18 years of age by 31st December of the year of entry.

UH-000306 - Chemical Engineering with Chemistry

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Optional

Honours Core

Honours Level

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Masters Core

Masters Optional

Masters Compulsory

Masters Level

Structure

Certificate of Higher Education

Master of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

Diploma of Higher Education

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

understand the legal framework in chemical engineering operation and thus be able to produce risk assessments on chemical processes, laboratory procedures and pilot plant and unit operations. This will include awareness of the health and safety, economic, ethical, social and environmental context, and the ability to make suggestions to resolve issues and dilemmas in these areas.

apply comprehensive and deep understanding of design processes and methodologies to unfamiliar situations.

have an understanding of the most recent developments in chemical engineering and their likely applications. 

study skills for continuing personal development including the ability to apply the above skills in a wide range of chemical engineering and non-chemical engineering situations.

have numeracy and computational skills, including the use of general and specialist software. 

critically evaluate novel problems and plan and deploy strategies for their solution using techniques of which some are at the forefront of the discipline.

have an understanding of  the main branches of chemistry and other sciences that are relevant and additional to a professional chemical engineer (physical chemistry, synthesis, pharmaceutical and biological processing, sustainable development and environmental technology).

information retrieval skills, including on-line searches and primary literature research skills.

have time management, teamwork and organisational skills – the ability to initiate, co-ordinate and direct programmes of work and study, including a major group design project.

have an understanding of the key areas in advanced chemical engineering such as advanced transport phenomena (unified momentum, heat and mass transfer) and chemical reactor design, advanced unit operation methods, advanced process control and safety.

illustrate technical and scientific results and conclusions clearly and correctly, in writing and orally, to a variety of audiences and show an ability to both question and exemplify the results and present new hypothesis.

have a full and deepening awareness of the processes and equipment in their applicable areas and their limitations and be able to apply this awareness to design and operation.

appraise, devise and implement good health and safety practice, and plan for refining and developing the resultant evaluations.

interpret essential facts, concepts, principles and theories in the main areas of chemical engineering and relevant areas of chemistry and develop arguments and make distinctions and design choices based upon this.

employ and handle chemicals and apply standard laboratory procedures safely and demonstrate the correct use of standard instrumentation, pilot plants and unit operation facilities. 

describe solutions to qualitative and quantitative problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature and discriminate between different methodologies and approaches. 

use software for data processing, engineering design and retrieving scientific information.

have an understanding of a wide range of chemical engineering processes, simulation tools and process equipment and their commercial and industrial applications and limitations.

create, design and execute practical investigations from the problem recognition stage through to the evaluation and appraisal of the results.

have an understanding of design methodology that is at the forefront of the discipline through design project work.

deploy, evaluate, interpret and generate engineering and chemical information and data and use it to generate designs of products, processes and systems capable of meeting new and existing needs.

have verbal and written communication skills which show the ability to summarise scientific information and engineering data, interpret results, and compose, present and justify arguments.

have an understanding of the advanced engineering mathematics and process simulation that underpin current chemical engineering technologies.

interpret experimental results in terms of their significance and underlying theory.

investigate chemical and physical properties, events or changes by observation and measurement, and exemplify the systematic and reliable recording of results.

School: 
Mechanisms for review and evaluation of teaching, learning, assessment, the curriculum, and outcome standards
<ul>
<li>Course and module reviews (student evaluations and staff report)</li>
<li>Annual course evaluation report prepared by the Course Leader and considered by Course Committee and School Annual Evaluation Committee</li>
<li>Peer observation of teaching</li>
<li>External Examiners' reports</li>
<li>PSRB requirements</li>
</ul>
 
Committees with responsibility for monitoring and evaluating quality and standards
<ul>
<li>Student Panel</li>
<li>Course Committee</li>
<li>School of Applied Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee</li>
<li>School of Applied Sciences Annual Evaluation Committee</li>
<li>Course Assessment Board.</li>
</ul>
 
Mechanisms for gaining student feedback on the quality of teaching and their learning experience
<ul>
<li>Student representation on Course Committee</li>
<li>Student evaluation of modules.</li>
</ul>
 
Staff development priorities include:
<ul>
<li>Staff Personal Development Review</li>
<li>Updating professional developments</li>
<li>Regular course meetings and annual review and planning for subsequent academic year.</li>
</ul>

UH-000306

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<li>Annual course reviews</li>
<li>External examiners’ reports</li>
<li>Qualifications and experience of staff</li>
<li>Reports of validation panels</li>
<li>Periodic Review</li>
<li>Subject Review</li>
<li>Qualifications and experience of staff</li>
<li>Recognition by IChemE for accredited status</li>
</ul>

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<li>At course level support is provided as follows</li>
<li>Induction programme at the beginning of the academic year during which groups will be formed and briefed on developing ‘Action Learning Sets.’</li>
<li>Academic mentoring.</li>
<li>Year/Module Tutors available to help with module-specific academic issues</li>
<li>Supporting documentation is provided online in the form of Course Handbooks, Module Handbooks, and Programme and Module specifications.</li>
<li><a href="https://brightspace.hud.ac.uk/d2l/login">Brightspace</a> virtual learning environment.</li>
<li>Specialised computing laboratories and science laboratories.</li>
<li>Student e-mail and access to teaching staff, including the Head of Department and the Course Leader. Students with academic concerns regarding course matters and/or personal matters should contact the Course Leader, who will either counsel them directly in the first instance or direct them to the appropriate support service.</li>
</ul>
 International students
In recognition of the needs of overseas students, the following additional structures are provided:
<ul>
<li>All overseas students will undertake a 1-day induction programme prior to commencing the Induction activities for all students on the Course. Research and Feedback have identified the need to cover certain topics in more depth to immerse international learners fully into the Higher Education learning environment in the UK.</li>
<li>During the International Induction, further assessment of English ability will take place to identify individual learners who may require specific English Language Support during their first term. Such learners are provided with ELS classes alongside modules.</li>
</ul>