2. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center Chemical Engineering Play video

3. Overview: Chemical Engineers work in:  Manufacturing  Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare  Design and Construction  Pulp and Paper  Petrochemicals (Oil & Gas)  Food Processing  Specialty Chemicals  Polymers  Biotechnology  Environmental Health and Safety Industries  Power Generation & Energy OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

4. Overview (continued): Chemical Engineers rely on their knowledge of Mathematics and Science, particularly Chemistry, to overcome technical problems. Their expertise is also applied in the area of Law, Education, Publishing, Finance, and Medicine. Specifically, Chemical Engineers apply the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and mechanical and electrical engineering to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals and other products. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

5. Overview (continued): They design equipment and processes for large-scale chemical manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production. Chemical Engineers  Improve Food processing techniques, and methods of producing Fertilizers, to increase the quantity and quality of available food.  Construct the Synthetic Fibers that make our clothes more comfortable and water resistant  Develop methods to mass-produce Drugs, making them more affordable  Create safer, more efficient methods of refining Petroleum OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

6. Overview (continued): products, making energy and chemical sources more productive and cost effective. They must be aware of all aspects of chemical manufacturing and how the manufacturing process affects the environment and the safety of workers and consumers. Benefits include financial reward, recognition within industry and society, and the gratification that comes from working with the processes of nature to meet the needs of society. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

7. Preparation: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs. Most Engineering programs involve a concentration of study in an Engineering specialty, along with courses in both Mathematics and Science. Most programs include a design course, sometimes accompanied by a computer or laboratory class or both. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

8. Preparation (continued): Admissions requirements for Engineering schools include a background in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Focus of Chemical Engineering degree is to become as well-rounded as possible. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

9. Preparation (continued): Those interested in a career in Chemical Engineering should consider reviewing engineering programs that are accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineering, IChemE. Accreditation is based on an evaluation of an engineering program's student achievement, program improvement, faculty, curricular content, facilities, and institutional commitment. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center List of universities offering accredited degrees in Chemical Engineering is available at IChemE. This includes………IChemE

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11. Preparation (continued):  The Chemical and Biological Process Engineering Department was established since 1955.  The Department has a wide range of teaching activities at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate and was the first in the UK to offer a first degree, Biochemical Engineering.  The staff of the Department are also largely responsible for production of the 6 widely used volume series of text books, Coulson and Richardson's Chemical Engineering.  Close involvement with engineering companies such as Astra Zeneca, BP Chemicals, Dow Corning, Nestle and Unilever.  Department is incorporated in the School of Engineering to reflect the interdisciplinary research for the 21 st Century. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

12. Preparation (continued):  In the national research assessment (RAE, Dec 2008) staff of the Chemical and Biological Process Engineering discipline as part of the Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre came 5th in the UK (out of 56) within the General Engineering category.  This is great news for the Chemical and Biological Process engineering courses as we use our research to maintain our modern portfolio of lecture modules.  In addition to its ‘Excellent’ teaching quality rating in the national Teaching Quality Assessment, Chemical Engineering at Swansea has been rated by the Guardian as having the best teaching in the country. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

13. Preparation (continued): OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center Swansea University School of Engineering offers: BEng Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering BEng Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (Year In Industry) MEng Chemical and Biochemical Engineering MScChemical Engineering MPhil Chemical Engineering PhD Chemical Engineering Contact: Administration Team, School of Engineering, University of Wales, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP email: engineering@swansea.ac.ukengineering@swansea.ac.uk

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15. Preparation (continued): OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

16. Preparation (continued): OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

17. Day in the Life: A variety of industries employ Chemical Engineers, representing a diverse range of products, employers, and services. The specific responsibilities of Chemical Engineers vary among industries. Many Chemical Engineers work a standard 40- hour week. At times, deadlines or design standards may bring extra pressure to a job, sometimes requiring engineers to work longer hours. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

18. Day in the Life (continued): Teams and Coworkers Engineers should be creative, inquisitive, analytical, and detail-oriented. They should be able to work as part of a team and to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Communication abilities are important because engineers often interact with specialists in a wide range of fields outside engineering. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

19. Day in the Life (continued): Tasks Beginning engineering graduates usually work under the supervision of experienced engineers and, in large companies, also may receive formal classroom or seminar-type training. As new engineers gain knowledge and experience, they are assigned more difficult projects with greater independence to develop designs, solve problems, and make decisions. Engineers may advance to become technical specialists or to supervise a staff or team of engineers and technicians. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

20. Day in the Life (continued): The Workplace All chemical engineers do not wear hard hats, nor do they work solely in chemical plants. Some work in office settings where they serve as consultants to a law or financial services firm. Others work alongside physicians to develop systems that track critical chemical processes in the body. Chemical Engineers may follow the production cycle of a particular product to ensure it is meeting specification. The workplace is as varied as the different career paths for Chemical Engineers. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

21. Earnings: According the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median income for chemical engineers is $84,680. The lowest 10% earned $53,730. The highest 10% earned $130,240. According to a July 2009 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average starting salary for Chemical Engineers who have earned a Bachelor's degree is $64,902. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center According the IChemE for 2008 survey, the median income for chemical engineers is £47,000. The average starting salary for chemical engineers who have earned a Bachelor's degree is £26,000.

22. Employment: Employment opportunities exist in many places because virtually all products require input from chemical engineers. They troubleshoot processes in Texas, write software in California, design cars in Michigan, manage production in New Jersey, analyze financial markets in New York, write documentation in Tennessee, teach in Kansas, and litigate patents in Washington, D.C. A PDF of sample employers is available online. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

23. Employment (continued): Due to the globalised nature of Chemical Engineering, foreign work assignment opportunities are available and offer the most practical way to gain international experience. For experienced Chemical Engineers, relocation / immigration packages are available across the globe. OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center Employment growth for chemical engineers are in the service- providing industries, such as professional, scientific, and technical services, particularly for research in energy and the developing fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology as well as oil & gas and pharmaceutical consulting.

24. Resources: More information: South East Asia Representative for ICWS and Swansea University: Mr. Sebastian Chong (Chartered Chemical Engineer) Future Excellent Educational Placement Services Unit 1.88, 1 st Floor Kompleks Asia City, Jalan Asia City, Asia City 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Tel: (+6) 0149556328 Email: sebastian.chong.fexcellent@gmail.com Associations:  American Institute of Chemical EngineersAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers  Canadian Society for Chemical EngineeringCanadian Society for Chemical Engineering  European Federation of Chemical EngineeringEuropean Federation of Chemical Engineering  Institution of Chemical EngineersInstitution of Chemical Engineers OverviewOverview – Preparation – Day in the Life – Earnings – Employment – Career Path Forecast – ResourcesPreparationDay in the LifeEarningsEmploymentCareer Path ForecastResources Developed by the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.Sloan Career Cornerstone Center