School of Engineering

BEng in Chemical Engineering

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Duration

Jupas code (for HKDSE students)

JS5220 Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, JS5282 Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence

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(for international qualifications)

Department-based Admission

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Students who have decided to pursue a major in Chemical Engineering may apply to the Department directly. After spending one to a few semesters of study in the Department, students will declare a major in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or Energy and Environmental Engineering.

School-based Admission

Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence
Students who wish to spend more time exploring various engineering disciplines before embarking on a major program can apply to "Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence". They will be able to apply to the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering during the Major Selection Exercise no later than the end of Year 1, and then confirm their major within the Department.

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. They also learn to 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.

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 possess versatile skills and can develop careers in manufacturing, R&D, quality control, and consulting across 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 beverage 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 choose to become entrepreneurs, starting 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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