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Study Mind Chemical Engineering Work Experience

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In-person, On-campus London•£££
1d•Y12•Ages 15–18
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Curious how chemical engineering shapes the world? Join Study Mind's immersive work experience to build hands‑on skills in reactions, separation processes and safety, visit sites, learn green bioengineering and gain close mentoring to boost your uni and career prospects.

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Study Minds Chemical Engineering Work Experience is an immersive, practical programme designed for school students interested in chemical engineering and related fields. The programme combines hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions and site visits covering topics such as separation processes (distillation, filtration, chromatography), chemical reactions and catalysis, process engineering and safety, bioengineering and green chemistry.

Small class sizes (10-12 students) enable close mentoring and interactive practical work. Participants can choose 1-, 2- or 3-week packages that include industry-focused modules and optional industry placement or career & life skills weeks.

Residential options are provided for those who opt in (Ramsay Hall, UCL campus) and students receive preparatory materials before the programme. On completion students receive a certificate suitable for inclusion in UCAS applications and CVs.

Study Mind runs a widening participation bursary scheme (full, 75% and 50% bursaries). Bursary applicants must provide evidence (e. g.

, Universal Credit, Free School Meals, Pupil Premium), complete an essay and supply a teacher reference. Booking is via the Study Mind website; bursary applicants use a separate application form and may contact camps@studymind.

co. uk for queries.

Qualification Outcome

Certificate of completion (certificate to add to UCAS application and CV)

ChemistryBiologyEngineeringEngineering & Manufacturing
Applications OpenCOMING SOON

06 Apr 2026

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Duration: 1 - 3 weeks (1 week = 5 days / 5-day hands-on programme)

Location

In-person, On-campus
London, United Kingdom
Various workshop venues in Central London; Ramsay Hall (University College London) for residential participants
  • Open to students aged 15-18 (no prior chemical engineering experience required).
  • International students must have a good level of English to participate.
  • Group size limited to a maximum of 12 students per programme.
  • Bursary eligibility: proof of receipt of Universal Credit, Free School Meals or Pupil Premium; completion of an essay task; a teacher reference (head of sixth form or relevant subject teacher).
  • Bursary places and discounts are offered on a first-come, first-served basis; students who partially meet criteria may be offered discounts.
Participation Fee

£1,799

Prices (2026 packages): 1 week Rising Talent £1799; 2 weeks Career Explorer £2999; 3 weeks Future Leader £3999. Bursaries available (full, 75%, 50%) via a separate application process; bursary applications open from 6 April 2026.

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