Chemical Engineering (Hons), B.Eng.

Overview

Chemical and biochemical engineers often have the satisfaction of being able to provide valuable input at every stage of a project – from the initial idea through to the product emerging at the end of the line and even going to market. The products of the chemical and process industries ensure that these are among the most successful and thriving types of business in the world. Chemical engineers play a vital role in achieving that success.

The Chemical Engineering (Hons) at Heriot-Watt Dubai aims to provide students with a sound understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals to enable them to progress to professional Chartered Engineer status. In addition to a grounding in science, mathematics and engineering, our students acquire practical skills that are highly sought after by industry.

• Lay the foundations for a career in chemical engineering, an area with excellent and varied career prospects.
• Learn how to create valuable products from lower cost raw materials.
• Study a subject that lets you apply the principles of mathematics and chemistry to processes in the real world.
• Learn the skills that will put you in a position to move into management roles as a professional engineer.

• Whatever your final career path, developing the ability to apply quantitative methods to solving problems – the basis of engineering – will be an invaluable asset.

Available jobs range from research and development, through the design, commissioning and management of plant, to product marketing and technical services in a wide range of industries from food processing to petroleum and pharmaceuticals.