Hi everyone ,
I have just finished Year 12 and I'll be starting my university application soon.
I study maths, chemistry and biology .
I am planning to do chemical engineering at uni but I'm just confused about my choice.
I don't know many people from whom I can take advice , so I'm posting my question here.
I want to study chemical engineering either at UCL or at Birmingham. Which one do you think is better ?
I've read almost every chat forum about chemical engineering on student room but they are like from the past.
Also some of my friends and family are put off by the idea of me doing this course because they think I should go for medicine/dentistry but I want to study something that will allow me to work in different fields and travel (I would love to work and travel e.g. the company I'm working in will send me to some other country for work puposes , business meetings etc. That's what I want).
I want to know the current situation of anyone studying chemical engineering at uni at the moment and their overall view of the course and uni in general:
Do you enjoy the course?
Is it really what it seems like (i.e.versatile)?
What are the job prospects? Is it hard to find a job after you graduate?
Are chemical engineers in demand?
Are you able to do a part-time job whilst studying your course?
Does it pay well? Is it worth it?
Any regrets or are you happy with your choice?
And if I apply should I go for a BEng or MEng?
Please help me.
Thank You