Chemical Engineering degrees

Studying chemical engineering

Chemical engineers apply scientific principles to the industry of manufacturing chemicals, fuels, pharmaceuticals, and materials. By working to develop efficient and sustainable methods to produce essential products while ensuring safety and quality, and minimising environmental impact, chemical engineering offers a wide range of career paths, including research scientists, process engineers and environmental consultants. Common topics studied at degree level can include thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and industrial design. Studying a masters or Ph.D. program allows students to pursue advanced research that is relevant to a number of professional fields including petrochemicals and biotechnology.