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Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

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Course Overview

Study Level

Course duration
Credits

139

Mode of Delivery

Hybrid

level 1 est. tuition

JMD$ 467,590 / USD$ 11,203

Location(s)

The amounts quoted for are the existing fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 and are subject to changes based on variation in the number of credits assigned to the course of study and the cost per credit at the time of delivery

The Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical Engineering programme equips students with high-quality education in the theory and practice of chemical engineering. Students learn to apply principles from physical sciences and economics while considering environmental factors in designing, implementing, and operating processes where materials change in state, composition, or energy content. Graduates are trained to research, develop, design, and analyze chemical engineering processes. They also learn to efficiently and safely design products to meet market specifications with minimal environmental impact.

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Course Details

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
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