The programme offers two pathways:

• Four-Year Pathway (8 semesters, excluding summer semesters; minimum 140 credits)
• Three-Year Accelerated Pathway (6 semesters, excluding summer semesters; minimum 120 credits)

Core Modules

Some of the key modules in the programme include:

• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Unit Operations (Transport Phenomena, Fluid Mechanics, Particle Technology, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer)
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• Process Control & Dynamics
• Chemical Engineering Plant Design & Economics
• Bioreaction Engineering
• Mathematical Modeling
• Engineering Computing
• Chemical Process Safety
• Major Project (Research and Design)

Specialization electives are also offered in areas such as:

• Air Pollution Control
• Remediation Technology
• Wastewater Treatment
• Polymer Science for Engineering
• Fermentation Technology
• Inorganic Chemical Technology

Students also develop professional skills through modules in entrepreneurship, management for engineers, engineering statistics, technical writing, and industrial work experience.

Course Code

UBECHENFXU1A

Entry Requirements – Four-Year Pathway

• Five (5) CSEC/GCE O-level passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and at least one (1) of the following: Biology, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Agricultural Science, Food, Nutrition & Health, Family & Resource Management, Information Technology, Additional Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Industrial Technology or equivalent subject. OR
• Successful completion of Year One of the UTech, Ja Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.05

Entry Requirements – Three-Year Accelerated Pathway

• Six (6) CAPE Units including Mathematics Units I and II and Chemistry Units I and II or GCE A-level passes in Mathematics and Chemistry OR
• Successful completion of UTech Ja. Diploma in Engineering or equivalent field of study. An interview may be required. OR
• Successful completion of Associate of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent field of study from an approved institution. OR
• Successful completion of the Preliminary Engineering Year at UWI, Mona, or equivalent. An interview may be required.

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

• Process Engineer
• Process Analyst
• Process Control Engineer
• Quality and Food Manager
• Water/Wastewater Engineer
• Production Supervisor
• Staff Process Engineer
• Field Service Engineer
• Technical Engineer
• Environmental Engineer