[MrT135]

Hi there

I was wondering whether it is possible to get into chemical engineering without A level Chemistry. Idiot that I am i didn't think chemistry was that important so i ended up taking Maths, Further Maths, Physics and DT. Also, if anyone knows, which is the higest paid engineering profession and if it possible to get into with my subjects?

Thanks

[Legen...dary!!]

Chemistry is essential for chem eng.. :/

[jpye11]

Even though there is barely any chemistry in chem eng, you do need it at a level.

[he3]

Civil or Aerospace. Depends what do you enjoy

Why do people bother that much about their possible salary? Study subject that you generally enjoy, not the one that offers highest pay after graduating. Old saying: "get a job you like and you will never work in your life"

[MrT135]

i know. But the thing is i mainly enjoy maths and that is common through out engineering and I just want a profession that pays well. Even if it isnt an engineering profession but involves a lot of maths, I mean i know about finance, but other than that, it is mainly engineering that uses maths and science.

[he3]

Ever considered pure maths? If you know what are you doing you can get more than a decent pay with almost any science/engineering subject

[MrT135]

you mean a degree in pure maths? because I was considering a joint degree in maths and computer science.

[Nexus]

What areas are covered in Chemical and Bimolecular engineering??

[TheFoxBlip]

Yes it is possible. Manchester and Leeds are just two Uni's that don't require chemistry and those A levels you are doing are perfectly fine.

The oil and gas industry is the highest paid and is open to graduates of any engineering discipline.

[Theafricanlegend]

(Original post by he3)
Civil or Aerospace. Depends what do you enjoy

Why do people bother that much about their possible salary? Study subject that you generally enjoy, not the one that offers highest pay after graduating. Old saying: "get a job you like and you will never work in your life"

haha oh how mistaken you are.civil is one of the most underpayed jobs. Petroleum/chemical will probs be highest

[LemonLizards]

(Original post by jpye11)
Even though there is barely any chemistry in chem eng, you do need it at a level.

yeah this is true.

Don't understand really. In fact doing physics would probably be more helpful. It's just mainly a lot of calculations, so a decent maths ability is needed. Heck you even do some biology too, so biology would be useful too.

To OP you need both Maths and Chemistry to A level for most. There are some that don't require it. Someone said Manchester. So I think you'll be fine. But once you're on the course don't think a lack of knowledge of A level chemistry will hold you back.

Chemical engineering has the highest starting salary I believe. It might be the most lucrative if you travel abroad, but I doubt there are much differences in terms of pay to the other engineering degrees in UK.

[LemonLizards]

(Original post by Theafricanlegend)
haha oh how mistaken you are.civil is one of the most underpayed jobs. Petroleum/chemical will probs be highest

I've heard this too.

All engineering courses seem to make stuff up/debate amongst themselves. You'll see Mech eng, Chem eng, elec eng etc. all claiming to be the best paid. You'll also see them all claiming to be the hardest.

Think they're probably all around the same pay. Chem eng could quite possibly be the hardest course though IMO.

[Theafricanlegend]

(Original post by LemonLizards)
I've heard this too.

All engineering courses seem to make stuff up/debate amongst themselves. You'll see Mech eng, Chem eng, elec eng etc. all claiming to be the best paid. You'll also see them all claiming to be the hardest.

Think they're probably all around the same pay. Chem eng could quite possibly be the hardest course though IMO.

id rather go into chem eng, as it is so versatile and youcan work anywhere from pharmaceuticals to oil andgas, impretty sure chemeng is the most payed though. i read it a mill times !
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[zoeaw]

(Original post by Theafricanlegend)
I'd rather go into chem eng, as it is so versatile and you can work anywhere from pharmaceuticals to oil and gas. I'm pretty sure chemeng is the most highly paid though. I've read it a million times!
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I think UCL didn't necessarily need Chemistry at A-level (at least they didn't this year)

[Theafricanlegend]

(Original post by zoeaw)
I think UCL didn't necessarily need Chemistry at A-level (at least they didn't this year)

Yeah ummm, i just did some quick research but on their website for entry requirements they said: '' A-levels (2011-12): AAA-AAB to include Mathematics, either Physics or Chemistry and if not both, either Further Mathematics, Economics or a Physical/Life Science. ''

BUT for people who are applying in 2014 they want physics andchemistry compulsory

here is the website:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/prospec.../undergraduate