Chemical Engineering
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering
Career paths
Process engineer
Designs and runs the chemical and physical steps that make a product.
Production engineer
Keeps a plant's production running efficiently and on target.
Quality control engineer
Tests raw materials and products against specifications.
Plant design engineer
Lays out equipment, piping and flows for new or expanded plants.
Environmental engineer
Treats water, air and waste so industry meets environmental limits.
Health and safety engineer
Identifies hazards in plants and puts controls in place to prevent accidents.
Research and development engineer
Develops and tests new products, materials or processes.
Where graduates work
- Cement, pharmaceutical and food industries
- Beverage and consumer goods manufacturers
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Petroleum and energy companies
- Environmental consultancies
- Research and teaching institutions
Further study
Related IOE master's programs include Material Science and Engineering, and Climate Change and Development, both under the Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering department. Graduates may also go abroad for MSc study in chemical, process, environmental or materials engineering.
Where to study BCH
1 colleges teach BCH, including 1 IOE constituent campuses.
