Chemical Engineering questions

[Napoleon]

I am in High school and would like to know some things of chemical Engineering.

 

1. Will you be able to do nano-technology reaserch with it? Or is that for more technology types of engineers?

2. Can anyone with a master of science degree in Chemical Engineering do research instead of working in a factory?

3. Will there be a lot of jobs for it in 6 years from now?

 

Thanks!

[farmboy]

I am in High school and would like to know some things of chemical Engineering.

 

1. Will you be able to do nano-technology reaserch with it? Or is that for more technology types of engineers?

2. Can anyone with a master of science degree in Chemical Engineering do research instead of working in a factory?

3. Will there be a lot of jobs for it in 6 years from now?

 

Thanks!

 

1. I'm really not sure to be honest mate, if you want to get into proper research then you will need PG qualifications and I think it is what you do then that will dictate what field your career is likely to be in. Personally if you definitely want to go into research I'd go with a standard chemistry degree at UG (will be way more interesting anyway), and then if you want to be an engineer instead pick a masters/phd project that is in the engineering field.

 

2. Yes, same as before, to go into research you will need PG qualifications, whether you are an engineer or a chemist will only influence the type of projects you are likely to be accpeted on.

 

3. I can't predict the future, but chemical engineers are highly emplyable. A chem eng BSc will generally find it easier to get a job than a pure chem BSc.

[VoloScientiam]

1. Yes. There are nano-technology options in chemical engineering, but the question is, is what availability of jobs will you have if you a Nano-Technology Specialist haha. My advice to you would be to talk to a local university, community or private, it doesn't really matter, and schedule a tour. Many colleges host undergraduate meetings to recruit students, and ask a Chemical Engineering Admin or BioMed admin about it, because they likely have had experience with a company in R&D or can point you to a professor or faculty that has relevant knowledge.

 

2. Yes. Certain petroleum companies such as Chevron, Chesapeake, and others hire Chemical Engineers to chemically explore wells etc. But the thing you have to understand is that Chemical Engineering itself covers a very large spectrum of studies. Anything from Biomedical engineering to electrochemical engineering can be categorized as Chemical Engineering. And within that, there reasonably obtainable R&D careers.

 

3. As I previously said, Chemical Engineering covers a large spectrum, and many of them are perpetually necessary, so yes, there will be many jobs from now. But whether or not there will be an abundance of jobs related to Nano-Research, i couldnt say. But yes, if you majored in chemical engineering, and optioned into, say Biomedical, or Biotechnology, i could garuntee that there would be available jobs in six years. (Excluding WWIII, Zombie Apocalypses, etc... )

[Axioms]

I am busy studying Chemical Engineering.

 

1) Chemical engineering and nano technology, in the sense I think you want to study, do not meet.

 

2) Yes, but if you want to get your masters you will need to do research anyways. The research you do will be the main field you will go into. To do research though you need to go into the practical side of the field. Most universities will not let someone with little practical knowledge do their masters or phd. Chemical Engineering is not limited to working in a factory. It has possibly the widest range of working opportunities.

 

3) There will always be a need for engineers, especially in the years to come.

 

If you need more information I suggest that you visit a university. You should research what the degree entails and other forms of engineering, if engineering is the direction you want to go into, and see if it suits your personality. This is what I did and I am thoroughly enjoying my course. If you do choose it you will need to enjoy math and chemistry because you do a lot of it.