Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering (beng Honours) in Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering (beng Honours) in Cork Institute of Technology

Course summary

Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering is all about change; creating life enhancing products and services by applying scientific and mathematical understanding to design, control and improve processes that change raw materials into useful products. Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineers are world leaders in producing medicines, clean energy and water, and other key products in a cost effective, safe and environmentally-friendly manner.

Career

With over 30 years of graduates, alumni may be found in North America, Australia, and the Far East, at levels from vice-president of corporations to recent hires. Many of the graduates remain in technical support roles, others develop into managerial positions as production, engineering, human resources, and general managers. The ‘typical’ graduate is engaged in the region, in the greater Munster area, in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector. Starting salary for chemical engineers is usually the highest of all engineers, reflecting the world-wide demand for their skills.

Potential Areas of Employment

• Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals
• Food & Beverages
• Oil & Gas
• Energy & Environment
• Building Products
• Consultancy