BSc · Engineering
BSc Chemical Engineering
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Ashanti
Overview
BSc Chemical Engineering teaches you how to transform raw materials into useful products safely, efficiently and sustainably through industrial processes. It matters in Ghana because chemical engineers support mining, petroleum, cement, pharmaceuticals, food processing, water treatment and manufacturing while helping industries add value locally.
What you will study
You study material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, process control, plant design and industrial safety. Laboratory work, computer modelling, environmental engineering and process economics prepare you to design, operate and improve production systems.
Career prospects
You can work as a process engineer, production engineer, plant operations engineer, process safety engineer, quality-control engineer or environmental engineer. Ghanaian opportunities include mining, oil and gas, cement, breweries, pharmaceuticals, food processing, water treatment and manufacturing companies, while international careers exist with firms such as Tullow Oil, Newmont, Unilever, Shell or major chemical and energy companies.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you enjoy chemistry, mathematics, physics and understanding how large industrial systems operate. Careful analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and strong attention to safety and environmental responsibility are essential.