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MEng Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

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Full-time4 YearsSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
A+ /91
Graduate Salary£40,000
Satisfaction88%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Engineering & Technology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£40,000
typical starting salary
£35,000
£48,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Engineering & Technology graduates nationally earn £24,000–£75,000 (1295 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09201)
09201
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 25 respondents (86% response rate)

94%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
89%
Organisation
89%
Learning Resources
65%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Cambridge
Average Weekly Rent
£190
Est. Annual Total£15,420
💸23% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

<48
2%
160-175
9%
176-191
3%
192-207
5%
208-223
14%
224-239
28%
240+
40%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
84%
Baccalaureate
16%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (09201)

09201

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

50%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
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