What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical Engineering is about changing raw materials into valuable everyday products in a cost-effective and safe manner (think ice-cream, food/drink, clothing, pharmaceuticals, artificial limbs, cellphones, pet foods, fuel - the list is endless!).
Society needs chemical engineers, to safely develop new processes and products in such a way that they help manage resources whilst also ensuring to protect the environment
Have YOU Got What it Takes?
Are you :
- bright?
- motivated?
- able to work on your own or in a team?
- a good communicator?
- interested in a challenge?
Why Choose Strathclyde?
New experiences, expanding horizons, fresh opportunities - Strathclyde will give you knowledge and skills that are vital within our fast-changing world, within a friendly and diverse student population.
We are a very supportive community, with enthusiastic and committed staff and an international body of students who manage not only to study effectively but also to have a thriving social life!
The Department is proud of its long tradition and high reputation for educating chemical engineers. All our courses are accredited by our professional body, the Institution of Chemical Engineers. We are particularly proud of our graduates, who have an excellent record of achievement and who are employed in a range of occupations - an engineering degree from Strathclyde is in demand throughout the world.
Our Graduates work in :
- large multinational companies such as the oil & gas giants Exxon and BP,
- major pharmaceutical companies such as GSK, and Pfizer
- intermediate chemical manufacturers including Rohm & Hass,
- food companies such as Nestle
- Specialists companies making paper, whisky
- Management consultancies
