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Chemical Engineering is a sector of engineering which concerns the design, construction and operation of machines and plants that perform chemical reactions and how to make them into useful products in a safe and cost effective way. Each university and degree course is different, but here are some common elements:

Lectures will cover the basic principles of Chemical Engineering whilst also building on your maths and chemistry. . You may learn about chemical reactions as well as learning about how you can implement business and economics in chemical engineering.

An extensive amount of your course will involve practical work including lab work, and operating computer simulations. In your final year of your undergraduate course you may find yourself preparing a design project which involves working as part of a team to design an industrial process. Qualifications BA BEng MEng MPhil PhD

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Entry requirement

A good level of education with a strong scientific element, preferably including Maths and Chemistry, is required.

Undergraduate: the general entry requirement is 240 - 320 UCAS points, including good A-level passes in math’s and chemistry, preferably with another science.

Postgraduate: A good Honours degree in chemical engineering or related course.

PhD: you will usually be expected to hold a good second class degree in chemical engineering or related subjects. Alternatively, candidates with an appropriate Masters qualification may be considered.

Skills gained

A degree course in chemical engineering will help you gain skills that will be attractive to future engineering employers. In addition to the technical knowledge you would have gained, you’ll also gain an appreciation of the global and social context in which engineering solutions are applied.

Skills that are gained from a chemical engineering course include:

Problem solving
Analyse, Interpret and evaluate data
Project management skills
Communication & Leadership skills developed through teamwork
Attention to detail

Career Options

Chemical Engineering is a degree which is well respected in industry and commerce. There is a worldwide demand for Chemical Engineers and a typical graduate salary is in the region of £25,000. Doing a course in chemical engineering will equip you will a range of skills that are easily transferable therefore job prospects are excellent. A career in Chemical Engineering also gives you the opportunity to travel.

Chemical engineers are found in a wide range of industries and there are plenty of opportunities in large multinational companies including GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever and Proctor & Gamble, as well as small and medium sized businesses.

Examples of Chemical engineering job options include: