Chemical Engineering

Academic Degrees:

Bachelor of Sciences in Chemical Engineering

Professional Degree:

Chemical Engineer

Duration:

12 semesters, day schedule, semi-flexible curriculum

Description

To grow as a country, Chile needs to generate raw materials of added value. Surely you have heard this idea numerous times, but do you know how it can be achieved? Chemical Engineers are well prepared to transform and enrich our natural resources through technological innovation. Their training allows them to produce, administer and design materials and products of high performance that make a difference for the well being of society, such as products to combat environmental hazards, the generation of alternative fuels, increasing productivity of the food industry or disease prevention. These professionals can work in analysis, planning, design, and management of industries who deal in cellulose, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, forestry, petrol, and environmental issues, among others. Support by these engineers is vital in fomenting the economy of our country by means of technology and creativity.

Employment opportunities

Chemical Engineer is oriented towards industries in diverse areas such as: organic and inorganic processes, petroleum refineries, cellulose and paper, metallurgical processes, forestry, fishing, polymer synthesis, foods, pharmaceuticals and environmental management. These groups can develop labor that includes research and development of new processes; the design and construction of plants; the management, operation and planning processes; the auditing of plants and processes. Their tasks are key to activating the process of innovation, technology within the national industry.