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Aeronautical Engineering v Chemical Engineering

Why would one choose the other? Which is better? Which has better career prospects (in the field of engineering)? What are the benefits? What are the disadvantages? What are the pros and cons? Why do aero and not chemical? Why do chemical and not aero? Is it possible to apply for both courses in uni?

Discuss here everything between Aeronautical Engineering v Chemical Engineering.

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Reply 1

fisherman

16

I wanted to do chemical, then I realised I only wanted to do it for the money, then I realised the money wasn't that great. So I changed my mind and decided to do physics, which I love.

Reply 2

PeanutButterJellyTime

1

Chem Eng as future is bright with it and very relevant to the worlds situation today ie. The development of fuel cells. The absorption of Carbon dioxide.

Reply 3

*Aerodynamic*

2

I've heard chemical engineering is the highest paid field of engineering on average. Having said that, I'd still go for aeronautical engineering, solely because for those who don't understand what it is exactly, I can describe it as "rocket science" :biggrin:

now that is super cool!!

Reply 4

fisherman

16

*Aerodynamic*

I've heard chemical engineering is the highest paid field of engineering on average. Having said that, I'd still go for aeronautical engineering, solely because for those who don't understand what it is exactly, I can describe it as "rocket science" :biggrin:

now that is super cool!!

Rocket science is not that complicated. And if you want money, I would say, don't do engineering.

Reply 5

Higgy90

16

*Aerodynamic*

I've heard chemical engineering is the highest paid field of engineering on average.

thats becausw most people go to work in the oil industry (i.e in middle east etc where they get huge bonuses for being away half the time)

Reply 6

bishbashbosh

I'm going for aeronautical myself, seems more interesting and relevant to me as a person.

Reply 7

Spongebob*No*Pants

13

You can go to Formula 1 with Aeronautical and not chemical.
That's my reason.
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Reply 8

alexyfoot

1

If you love chemistry you do Chemical, if you prefer Physics and Aeroplanes you do Aeronautical, prospects ar emore or less the same right now even though things are changing every day and no body knows how its gonna be in say 15 years...I didnt even love Aeroplanes but now that I study it I do. Its cool but Im sure Chemical has good sides too...you are the person to decide, not some random guy like me :smile:

Reply 9

skyler8

10

alexyfoot

If you love chemistry you do Chemical, if you prefer Physics and Aeroplanes you do Aeronautical, prospects ar emore or less the same right now even though things are changing every day and no body knows how its gonna be in say 15 years...I didnt even love Aeroplanes but now that I study it I do. Its cool but Im sure Chemical has good sides too...you are the person to decide, not some random guy like me :smile:

Theres actually not a whole lot of chemistry in chemical engineering, its mostly maths and also physics, chemistry included but i don't think you should choose to do it ONLY because you love chemistry.

Reply 10

alexyfoot

1

skyler8

Theres actually not a whole lot of chemistry in chemical engineering, its mostly maths and also physics, chemistry included but i don't think you should choose to do it ONLY because you love chemistry.

well, aeronautical has no chemistry so they are different in a way...I cant really see any similarities between both once one graduates so being in doubt of which is the degree for you seems rather strange.

Reply 11

Student#1

From looking at your previous posts, I think you would be better with aerospace :smile:

Looks to me, you are very interested in it :smile:

Reply 12

alexyfoot

1

Student#1

From looking at your previous posts, I think you would be better with aerospace :smile:

Looks to me, you are very interested in it :smile:

Edit: removed rubbish post :biggrin:

EDIT: The best aerospace course Ive seen in my research is at Delft in Holland but the :santa2:

town is so boring and I couldnt be bother to go there. Otherwise they study very interesting and advanced stuff even at bachelor level. I prefer their structure than the one at all English and most American universities. I may go there for postgrad and try to do something space-oriented with my aeronautical degree :smile:

Reply 13

Student#1

alexyfoot

At undergrad bachelor level they are pretty much the same. There is just a slight difference. Master's degrees become to differentiate rather more and then PhD could be completely different but bachelor degrees are very similar.
EDIT: The best aerospace course Ive seen in my research is at Delft in Holland but the :santa2:

town is so boring and I couldnt be bother to go there. Otherwise they study very interesting and advanced stuff even at bachelor level. I prefer their structure than the one at all English and most American universities. I may go there for postgrad and try to do something space-oriented with my aeronautical degree :smile:

LOL???

You are saying aeronautical engineering is the same as CHEMICAL ENGINEERING???

Nice :rolleyes:

Reply 14

alexyfoot

1

lol, sorry wrong thread :biggrin:

I meant to say it in aeronautical vs aerospace lol. i was looking at both threads at once and obviously managed to confuse myself. Of course chemical and aeronautical are not.

Reply 15

Tatianaaaaaaa

1

Lol. Chem eng doesnt even have much chemistry in it. Has more like quantum physics, momentum, thermodynamics, mechanics, engineering calculations, differential equations, industrial eng, etc. So, please remove that prejudice of Chem Eng being ALL about Chemistry.