TSR Chemical Engineers

Hoping to do chem eng 2014 entry.

What did you guys put on your PS and which unis are a good choice?

Also are the only careers in chem eng like working in a chemical plant?

Thanks.

Well for my personal statement, I mentioned how I went travelling to Benin and visited Shanghai Farm (a farm designed by a Nigerian chemical engineer). I talked about how inspiring it was for me to see what the discipline could be used to bring forth. That along with having early experience from Physics Summer School in Queen Mary.

Good universities for chemical engineering. You have the top institutes like Cambridge, Imperial and Manchester. Surrey is very good in terms of employment and placements.

Chemical Engineering is a very versatile discipline. You can go into management, consultancy, finance, pharmaceuticals and others. As for a career within chemical engineering, you can work on the field or at the desk running simulations.

Hope this helps.

Really helpful thank you mate.

Is there any chance of working in renewable energies (such as fusion) do you think?

Of course!! It's part of the discipline.

As for nuclear, it would be beneficial to do an MSc in Nuclear Engineering, but an MEng would do you solid.

It's not letting me rep you -.-

Okay great, I think I'll stick to the Meng though.

Of course!! It's part of the discipline.

As for nuclear, it would be beneficial to do an MSc in Nuclear Engineering, but an MEng would do you solid.

Hey I wanna do chem eng at imperial, do u think I should apply if I get a B in chemistry at AS?

Did u apply to imperial?

I'm also hoping to apply for chem eng to start in 2014 I'm hoping to stay in the North, do you happen to know much about the likes of Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester? I've heard sooooo many mixed views about Manchester uni, is it highly regarded?
I was also wondering about the workload? As in I've heard it's A LOT of hard work, but you still have to time to enjoy yourself right? Like nights out and sport etc?
Also for personal statements are they expecting like work experience and placements? I just don't really know what to include as such Like maybe an article of interest? Job experience? Sports? etc.
Sorry for all the questions aha, and cheers for the help

Yeah. Why not? I got ABBB at AS (A in Chemistry, B in Maths, Physics and Product Design) and I got an offer from Imperial.

Just make sure you got a good personal statement and that during your interview you aim to impress.

Yeah. Why not? I got ABBB at AS (A in Chemistry, B in Maths, Physics and Product Design) and I got an offer from Imperial.

Just make sure you got a good personal statement and that during your interview you aim to impress.

Edit: Why the neg rep?

I didn't neg you.

I have a two mates down at Manchester and they enjoy it very much. In terms of chemical engineering, Manchester is one of the top in the UK. Couldn't tell you what it's like since I haven't been. Same can be said for the others you mentioned.

The workload is intense. Don't be fooled by 1st years, it gets harder, especially when you receive that design project in 3rd year. But if you're willing to work and be a good team player, you'll get through it and even have time to party and do sports. It feels even better when your work is done to go out and party, because you feel like you've earned it.

For my personal statement I mentioned how I went to Songhai Farm in Benin and was inspired and amazed at how a chemical engineer could design such a place. That along with Physics Summer School at Queen Mary. I didn't do sports or have related work experience so I didn't mention it. It's good to mention is if you have it, as it gives you more to talk about and helps you stand out from other applicant, because your grades will only take you so far.

Hope this helps