Chemical Engineering – Graduate Diploma

Applicants should normally have a primary degree (Level 8 – National Framework of Qualifications) with a minimum result of a 2H2 (Second class honours, grade 2) in a relevant branch of science or engineering (e.g. Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Biochemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Environmental, Food or Materials Science, Mechanical, Environmental or Food Engineering).  They must also show evidence of proficiency in chemistry (chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics) and mathematics (particularly in differential and integral calculus). Applications from graduates with work experience are especially welcome.

What to include with your application:

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• A copy of your birth certificate or passport
• If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language, no further documents are required. Otherwise, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
• An English language competency certificate
• Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
  

  LANGUAGE CERT ESOL	B2 Communicator High Pass with no less than 33 in each skill.
  DUOLINGO	The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component. An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.
  MATRICULATION EXAMINATIONS	From European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
  IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENGLISH	Ordinary Level Grade D or above
  TOEFL	580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
  IELTS	Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component. *Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement. **Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.
  ETAPP) ENGLISH TEST FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES	Grade C1
  GCE ‘O’ LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE/ GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE	Grade C or above
  UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ESOL	Certificate of Proficiency in English – Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English – Grade C
  GCE EXAMINATION BOARDS	Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
  PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) – PTE ACADEMIC:	a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

Guidelines on Completing your Application

• To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded

• Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example “Supporting Statement”, “Undergraduate Transcript”, “Postgraduate Transcript”, “English Language Certificate” etc.