Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
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Course Overview
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
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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