School of Engineering :: The University of Jordan ::

Program Specifications

B.Sc. Chemical Engineering / Employability

  
  • Potential Careers

Graduates are qualified to work as engineers in various fields:

  1. Industrial Fields:
    Chemical engineers supervise a wide range of industries, including, but not limited to, chemical, oil and petrochemical, nanotechnology, paint, food and pharmaceuticals, plastics, water desalination, cement, fertilizer, pollution control and reduction, and corrosion.
  2. Safety and Security:
    Safety engineers are responsible for protecting workers from chemical hazards. Chemical engineers use their knowledge to manage risks in various factories, such as those in oil and petrochemical sectors. Safety engineers must inspect maintenance sites and approve them, ensuring workplace safety.
  3. Engineering Designs:
    Chemical engineering is concerned with studying engineering designs related to chemical industries. This includes gathering information to create optimal design by selecting the industrial process, its conditions, the used chemicals, and the necessary equipment. Chemical engineers are responsible for organizing, arranging, and monitoring the units, as well as calculating the feasibility of the whole production process.
  4. Scientific Research:
    Chemical engineers conduct scientific research in universities and industries. They develop effective waste disposal methods, solve industrial problems, and engage in various other scientific endeavors.
  5. Engineering Consulting:
    Chemical engineers with high academic qualifications and strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are well-suited for consultancy roles. In consultancy, chemical engineers provide expertise across various fields, including environmental and industrial sectors, and work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.