School of Engineering

BEng in Chemical Engineering

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BEng in Chemical Engineering
Duration
4Y
Jupas code
JS5200 Engineering
Application Choice(s)
school-based-admission
Engineering
Students who wish to spend more time exploring their interests may apply and be admitted to the School of Engineering without a major. They will be able to apply to Chemical Engineering during the Major Selection Exercise at the end of the first two or three semesters.
Overview

Chemical engineers use the principles of physical, chemical and natural sciences to solve problems related to applied chemistry in manufacturing processes and plants. Students learn to design manufacturing plants; transform raw materials into valuable products and purify the products to meet consumer demands; meet high quality standards for manufacturing; automate plants to make production safe and economical; minimize waste and pollution; market and sell products at a profit; and work effectively with chemical engineering equipment. 

Ranking: 

  • #73 in Engineering — Chemical (#1 in Hong Kong)
    (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) 

Signature Courses: 

  • Integrated Chemical Process and Product Design 
  • Plant Design and Economics 
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering 
  • Nanomaterials and Applications in Chemical Engineering
Career Prospects

Graduates of the BEng in Chemical Engineering have versatile skills and can develop careers in manufacturing, R&D, quality control, and consulting in many sectors. Their employers include: 

  • Biotechnology firms 
  • Consumer products companies 
  • Cosmetics and skin care companies 
  • Energy companies 
  • Engineering equipment companies 
  • Environmental engineering and consulting firms 
  • Food and beverages companies 
  • Petrochemical and polymer plants 
  • Pharmaceutical companies 
  • Process engineering design companies 
  • Risk and safety consulting firms 
  • Semiconductor and electroplating companies 
  • Testing and certification companies 
  • Utility and construction companies 
  • Waste management and recycling companies 
  • Government 
  • Hong Kong Productivity Council 
  • Hong Kong Science Park 
  • Banking and investment companies 

Some Chemical Engineering graduates become entrepreneurs, having started their own companies to develop innovative technologies. Others pursue higher degrees at top local and overseas universities. A number of alumni are now professors in Hong Kong and the U.S.

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"Studying in CBE gave me plenty of options of industries to work in after graduation, from textiles and beverages to petroleum and fuel cells. Because of the freedom and flexibility offered in CBE, I was able to refocus my education towards renewable energy technology, when I originally chose to study Chemical Engineering to get into the oil and gas industry. I was also able to complete a research option under Prof. Richard Lakerveld and get experience writing academic papers. Despite being a foreigner and not speaking very good Cantonese, I still enjoyed my time in CBE, as my classmates and professors were very welcoming!"
WARREN, Jonathan
Class of 2018
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