科克大学学院

Process and Chemical Engineers are involved in the design, modification and operation of processes to produce products across a broad range of process industries, including food production, bulk chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fuels and plastics. Process and Chemical engineering helps provide a pathway towards meeting societal requirements around energy provision, food production, water supply, waste management, consumer goods and healthcare products.

Particular strengths of the degree at UCC include:

small class sizes (typically under 30)
excellent staff-student interaction with staff who care that you enjoy the course and who ensure that the course provides you with all you need to have a rewarding career
dynamic course content reflecting an evolving industrial environment
strong links to a variety of industries, including a salaried six-month work placement as a chemical engineer
modules on key topics relating to Process and Chemical Engineering, plus communication and teamwork skills, innovation, sustainability, supply-chain management, bioprocesses, ethics and safety
electives in either Energy & Environmental or in Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical.

Skills and Careers Information

Graduates of this course can look forward to strong employment prospects in food, drinks, bio/pharmaceuticals, environmental and technical services, finance and management, medical devices and consultancy sectors.

Over the past several years all our graduates have gained employment within six to nine months after graduating, according to the Careers Service First Destination Report.

The degree is internationally accredited. Graduates are well equipped to work in transdisciplinary teams, across a wide range of industry and business sectors and on a global basis.

Since 2013, engineering graduates require an additional one-year Masters-level qualification to be eligible to apply for Chartered membership of Engineers Ireland.