Official Course Summary · 2027 Entry
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at University of Cambridge
Official course requirements for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at University of Cambridge, with 1-to-1 tutoring from Cambridge graduates.
In a nutshell
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is the official 2027-entry name (previously Chemical Engineering). Cambridge offers two routes in: directly via the H810 UCAS code, or through Engineering or Natural Sciences with a transfer at the end of Year 1.
Official course summary
What University of Cambridge publishes for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology.
- UCAS code
- H810
- Degree
- BA (Hons) / MEng
- Duration
- 4 years
- Typical A-Level offer
- A*A*A
- Required subjects
- Mathematics, Physics
- Recommended subjects
- Further Mathematics, Chemistry
- Admissions test
- ESAT — Pre-registered ESAT (Mathematics 1 + Chemistry, or Mathematics 1 + Physics, depending on entry route). Registration closes 28 September 2026; the test runs in the 12–16 October 2026 window.
- Interview
- Two 25-minute interviews. Expect one chemistry-led and one maths/process-engineering interview, with short calculations on energy balances, reaction rates and dimensional analysis.
- Official course page
- https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/chemical-engineering
Always verify these details on the official University of Cambridge course page before applying — entry requirements and assessment formats can change between cycles.
Insider tips
Things Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology applicants commonly miss.
- 01
You can apply directly to H810 or apply to Engineering / Natural Sciences and request a transfer after Year 1 — both routes land on the same Part IIA. Pick the route whose first-year syllabus you most want to study.
- 02
The "Biotechnology" half of the title is real — bioprocesses, fermentation and pharma manufacturing show up in Years 3 and 4. Mention these in your personal statement if they are part of your motivation.