Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
The Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology course at Cambridge looks at the challenge of how processes can make products in a sustainable way.
Chemical Engineers make chemical products from raw materials. Biotechnologists use living systems and organisms to make products. On the course, you’ll learn the scientific principles used by both.
- UCAS Code: H810 MEng
- Campus Code: 4
- Duration: 4 years
- Places per year: 1-2
Entry requirements
Minimum offer level
A-Level: A*A*A
IB Diploma: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
Please also read our Entry Requirements page.
Subject requirements
You will need A levels/IB Higher Levels (or the equivalent) in:
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- A third subject from Biology, Physics or Further Mathematics
If you’re studying IB Higher Level Mathematics, we ask for Analysis and Approaches for this course.
We will usually ask for an A* in Further Maths (or an A* in Maths if Further Maths is not being taken) and an A* in Chemistry.
Why Trinity Hall?
Studying Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEBT) at Trinity Hall connects you to a strong scientific heritage. Celebrated physicist Professor Stephen Hawking studied for his PhD at Trinity Hall, and Nobel Prize winner Professor David J Thouless was an undergraduate here, as was the influential zoologist Robert McNeill Alexander. The former Master of the College, Professor Morris Sugden FRS, was also a celebrated combustion chemist and chemical engineer.
The course introduces you to the principles behind real-world processes from renewable energy to pharmaceuticals, and you’ll be supported by a Director of Studies who looks after you throughout. Alongside this, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to mix with students in Engineering and Natural Sciences, take part in a lively scientific community, and engage with the Trinity Hall Entrepreneurs Network to explore ideas and develop entrepreneurial skills.
Our academics
Director of Studies
Chem Eng and Biotech at Cambridge
Admissions process
Written work
None required.
Admissions assessment
All applicants for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology are required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) at an authorised assessment centre. You must register in advance for this test.
Please see the University’s admissions test page for more information.
Interviews
Two interviews of around 25 minutes each.
