1.4 Careers in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineers can venture into a wide range of careers, both within Engineering or further afield. This section will explore your options post-degree, be it entering the industry or pursuing further study into your chosen fields of research and academia.

Whether you are interested in the technical parts of process engineering design often associated with Chemical Engineering, research into new technologies, a broader view of engineering in general, or even an area entirely devoid of engineering, Chemical Engineering graduates can be sought after in many fields. You may also be interested in further postgraduate study, whether that be a master’s, or even a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Below are a few options which may present themselves following your completion of this degree.