As a chemical engineer you will be able to combine your passion for science and maths, channel your creative side, collaborate with people from other disciplines and work towards solving the world’s most pressing issues.

Chemical engineers develop, improve and innovate sustainable processes to transform raw materials into a wide range of everyday products. Such processes are designed to be safe, environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Examples include production of medicines, design of systems to store hydrogen energy, food production and manufacturing of fibres to be used in the fashion industry. 

Resources and support

A good question to ask is ‘why become a chemical engineer?’ We’ve curated a collection of videos to explore the world of chemical engineering and where it’s going in the future. You can explore our collection of articles about different career paths and, if you are thinking about studying chemical engineering, you’ll find some useful links in the apprenticeship route or university route into chemical engineering. In frequently asked questions, you'll find answers and signposting to more information.

Understanding how and where chemical engineering fits into the real world can help you think about your current studies in a different way and we’re adding articles from The Chemical Engineer that link to some of these topics.