1. CK 600PCE Bachelor of Engineering (Process & Chemical) http://pce.ucc.ie/ :‘proceng UCC’

2. Chemical Engineers aka Process Engineers; “are involved in the design, modification and operation of processes to produce desirable products!” * * Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

3. Chemical Engineering; late 19 th Century/early 20 th Century origins Oil Refining; principles could be applied to other industries

4. Chemical Engineering; late 19 th Century/early 20 th Century origins Process stages or ‘unit operations’ applied to a wide range of industries: food and drink water bio/pharmaceuticals energy cosmetics bulk chemicals materials consumer goods, etc. ☐ water purification process

5. Chemical Engineering; late 20 th Century developments Increased focus on Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Economics and Communication Skills

6. Chemical Engineering in the 21 st Century; Focus on Sustainability – recognition of biophysical limits MELBOURNE COMMINIQUÉ, 2001: [by 20 global chemical engineering institutions] “We acknowledge both our professional responsibilities and the need to work with others as we strive to meet the challenges facing the world in the Twenty-First Century.” AGREED AT THE SIXTH WORLD CONGRESS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MELBOURNE 2001

7. IChemE’s Roadmap for 21 st Century (2007) identified six key themes for Chemical Eng: 1. Sustainability and Sustainable Chemical Technology 2. Health, Safety, Environment and Public Perception of Risk 3. Energy 4. Food and Drink 5. Water 6. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering Chemical Engineering in the 21 st Century focus on Sustainability as Context for professional practice

8. Chemical Engineering 21 st Century opportunities with sustainability as context www.ucc.ie/processeng/ biotechnology/ biopharmaceutical s food & drink water pharmaceuticals cosmetics bulk chemicals consultancy (technical & general) energy health, safety & environmental services materials consumer goods education business & finance, etc...& global opportunities

9. Chemical Engineering in the 21 st Century also provides Jobs & Financial Rewards Median Salary for..(€)* Graduate Chemical Engineers34,826 (all) Chemical Engineers66,250 Chartered (CEng) (Chemical) Engineers 76,250-87,500 IChemE Salary Survey (GB & Ire) 2012 See: http://www.icheme.org/~/media/documents/icheme/media%20centre/summarypage.pdf * based on GB£1=€1.25 UCC BE(Chem) Graduates 2012 Destination Report: Employed: 77% Further Study, etc: 23% Seeking employment: 0% 2011 Destination Report: Employed: 82% Further Study: 18% Seeking employment: 0% UCC BE(Chem) Graduates 2012 Destination Report: Employed: 77% Further Study, etc: 23% Seeking employment: 0% 2011 Destination Report: Employed: 82% Further Study: 18% Seeking employment: 0%

10. Ciarán O’Sullivan, 4 th year Eli Lilly Awards Recipient 2014 (top) & Stephen Fahy (pictured right) at Novartis Biocamp 2013, Basel during 3 rd year work placement CK601 Process & Chemical Engineering at UCC Key Programme Features; Small classes, excellent facilities Pleasant university setting, excellent student facilities, clubs, societies & student experience 6 month salaried work placement Accredited degree with both Engineers Ireland & IChemE Almost common first year other UCC engineering programmes Elective Streams in ‘Energy & Environmental’ or ‘Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical’

11. Chemical Engineering in the 21 st Century Are you interested in a career which: 1.) can help make a positive difference to the world, playing a lead role in meeting 21 st Century societal challenges? 2.) offers financial security through a wide variety of excellent employment opportunities in Ireland and globally? If so, Think Chemical Engineering!

12. CK600PCE Process & Chemical Engineering at UCC For more information; Anne-Marie McSweeney Process & Chemical Engineering University College Cork e: processeng@ucc.ie t: 021-4902389 Online: http://pce.ucc.ie/ : ‘proceng UCC’