In practice, the activities of the chemical-engineer are sufficiently diversified to attract a wide range of talents and abilities. Chemical engineers working in process design determine the sequence of steps to be followed to produce a useful product and calculate the sizes of the equipment required and the total cost. Those working in development research do small-scale studies on new processes or products. Those working in production improve and coordinate the operation of plants and equipment. Others do fun-damental research on the laws of science and their application.
Many chemical engineers work in technical sales, cost estimation, patent law and plant supervision.
A chemical engineering background is an ideal route to top-level management positions. It is not surprising that new chemical engineering graduates command the highest starting salaries of any degree at the bachelor s level. To prepare students for life-long careers in the chemical engineering profession. The department offers the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Science and Doctor of Philoso-phy. Admission Requirements Admission is selective and is based on a student s total record, including educational objectives, courses completed, quality of academic record and other im-portant facts.