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What can I do with a chemical engineering bachelor's degree from Western?
Chemical engineers are in high demand in almost every industry. They discover, design, build and operate industrial processes that involve changes in the chemical composition, physical nature, or energy. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find anything you are using, at any time of day, that was not produced using the skills of a chemical engineer.
Recent graduates have taken roles as:
- Battery Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Application Engineer
- Inspector
- Environmental Monitoring Process Specialist
- Quality Engineer
Among the companies they work for are:
- Axchem
- Dow Chemical
- Graphic Packaging International
- Intel
- Perrigo
- Pfizer
- Zoetis
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What will I do in the chemical engineering program?
As a chemical engineering Â鶹´«Ã½ at WMU, you will study concepts and practice skills in the classroom that impact the world. Then, you will apply that knowledge to hands-on projects with local industry and engage in research. From food and beauty items to fuel and electricity, you will be prepared to take on roles in many industries, pursue research or apply to medical or dental school.
Unique features
- Adding just 5 courses to your program will earn you a double major in both chemical and paper engineering.
- Choose an emphasis area: energy management; life sciences; pollution prevention and sustainability; or pulp and paper.
- Participate in career development, industry partnerships and hands-on project by joining the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Core courses
- Chemical Engineering and Computation
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Thermodynamics
- Computer Modeling and Simulation
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Plant Economics and Project Design
- Environmental Engineering
