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St Catharine's enthusiastically supports the introduction of this new course from 2023 entry onwards.
From sustainable energy, food and consumer products to chemicals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare products such as vaccines – chemical engineers and biotechnologists make a positive difference in the world. Chemical engineers design, operate and optimise processes to convert raw materials into valuable products and commodities. The need for sustainable processes on an industrial scale are key to the challenges faced by chemical engineers and biotechnologists moving into the future where new technologies and processes must be developed to achieve sustainable and economic production on an industrial scale.
If you require specific information about this course, please visit the Department's course overview. If you still have any queries you can contact the Department on admissions@ceb.cam.ac.uk.
St Catharine's, and our Director of Studies in this subject, Andy Sederman, are excited by the introduction of this new course, reflecting as it does, the challenges we will face over the coming decades. St Catharine's will provisionally be seeking to admit three students in this subject each year. Please note:
- Candidates should apply directly for this course - no longer will you study the first year of either Engineering or Natural Sciences (although there are some shared elements).
- All applicants will be required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT).
- Our typical offer will be A*A*A and you must be taking A level Chemistry and Maths (or equivalent). We strongly recommend Biology, Physics or Further Maths as a third subject. IB applicants should be taking Maths and Chemistry at higher level, and another maths/science subject at HL or SL.
- Candidates should apply directly for this course - no longer will you study the first year of either Engineering or Natural Sciences (although there are some shared elements).
- All applicants will be required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT).
- Our typical offer will be A*A*A and you must be taking A level Chemistry and Maths (or equivalent). We strongly recommend Biology, Physics or Further Maths as a third subject. IB applicants should be taking Maths and Chemistry at higher level, and another maths/science subject at HL or SL.
Find out about the general advice for anyone applying for undergraduate courses at St Catharine's.
Catz is an excellent choice for the budding Chemical Engineer. The college typically accepts a couple of students each year, but since first-years study either Engineering or Natural Sciences (before progressing to Chemical Engineering in your second year), you’ll find yourself part of a close-knit group with the NatScis, Engineers, or both!
So why Catz? Catz is well-known for its friendly and sociable students, sporting prowess (particularly hockey) and prime location in the city centre. In recent years, Catz Chemical Engineers have scored outstandingly well in Tripos (the Cambridge examination system), often outperforming the vast majority of other colleges. This demonstrates not only how hard Catz students work, but also the fantastic standard of teaching and guidance offered to all. There are endless opportunities to get involved with pretty much any sport/hobby you want, and to go abroad or apply for travel grants. For me, and all the brilliant friends I made there, Catz was the perfect choice.
Harry Glover (graduated from Chemical Engineering in June 2015)
