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What is chemical engineering?
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What do all these things have in common?
They all rely on chemical engineering…
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And so do these…
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What is chemical engineering?
Chemical or process engineering is all about changing raw materials into useful products you everyday in a safe and cost-effective way. For example petrol, plastics and synthetic materials like polyester and nylon, all come from oil.
Chemical engineers understand how to alter the physical state of a substance to create everything from face creams to fuels.
Biochemical engineering is a rapidly developing sector which takes exciting science discoveries and changes them into cost-effective and environmentally-friendly processes. Biochemical engineers tackle many of today’s challenges such as biofuels from algae for sustainable energy sources.
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What do chemical engineers do?
Chemical engineers are involved in the design, modification and operation of processes to produce desirable products, and work across a huge variety of sectors including:
Energy
Oil and Gas
Environment Pharmaceuticals
Nuclear
Biotechnology Materials
ChemicalsFood and drink
Water
Consulting
Mining and MineralsProcess Plant and Equipment
HealthcareEducation
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Real life chemical engineers
Alan Ingham works for Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies as a Process engineer. He studied chemical engineering at university to maintain lots of careers choices upon graduation.
Gemma Bowers works a Process engineer for Foster Wheeler. She’s already spent two years working in Australia and has set her sights on a management role.
Steven Chandler works as a Refinery economist for Shell. He says chemical engineering is an interesting combination of Willy Wonka-style creativity with a good bit of common sense!
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Real life chemical engineers
Marie Taylor works as Process engineer for Sellafield Ltd, and urges students to consider a year out in industry as part of their training.
Matt Wootton works as a Project process engineer for BP. He believes that industry placements can often lead to a job offer.
Alan Rodger works as a Process engineer for Tate and Lyle. Alan was inspired to study chemical engineering after seeing a whisky distillery in action.
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What makes a good chemical engineer?
Chemical engineers need to be problem solvers, who enjoy science and maths. They must be looking for a challenge and be excited by a degree choice that will help them develop a wide range of skills including:
Specialist scientific knowledge Project management Resource management Health & Safety Team Work
Communication skills Leadership skills IT Business & legal knowledge
All skills which are highly valued by employers, even outside the traditional engineering industries.
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Routes into chemical engineering:
GCSEs/Standard Grade or
equivalent
A-Levels/Highers/Irish Leaving Cert
or equivalent
BEng/MEng chemical, process
or biochemical engineering
degree
Further study:
MSc, PhD, MPhil etc
Employment
It is possible, but less common, to enter chemical engineering with a HND/HNC instead of A-levels or their equivalent.
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Entry requirements:
The general entry standard is:
• 280 – 380 UCAS points (A*AA – CCC depending on the course and university), including good A-level passes in maths and chemistry, preferably with another science or,
• Scottish Advanced Highers in maths and chemistry plus at least two other Highers or,
• Typically 400 points in the Irish Leaving Certificate including at least a grade C3 in higher level maths or,
• An International or European Baccalaureate
Many universities offer foundation degree courses for those without the typical entry requirements.
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What are the benefits?
Benefits include……
• Excellent job prospects • High earning potential • Variety and challenge • Opportunities to travel and see the world • Make a real contribution to a sustainable future
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Is it a well recognised degree?
A chemical engineering degree will equip you with skills that are easily transferable and graduates invariably take on considerable responsibility within a few years of graduation.
For this reason job prospects are excellent and often involve the chance to reach senior managerial positions at a young age.
Chemical engineering degrees accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers are well respected in industry and commerce.
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What do chemical engineers earn?
Chemical engineers are the best paid group of engineers and the second highest paid profession overall behind dentistry*.
Graduate starting salary of:
Average salaries of:
Rising to for CharteredChemical Engineers.
*Source: The Times Graduate Salary Survey 2013⁺Source: IChemE Salary Survey 2014
£29,500⁺
£56,000⁺
£70,000⁺
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