Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in the Philippines
The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BS ChE) is a five-year degree program in the Philippines that is concerned with the application of different sciences (ie. natural, social, formal, applied sciences) to come up with safe, ethical and economic ways of converting raw materials into more valuable products.
Some examples of courses that you may take while enrolled in this program include:
- Solid Mensuration
- Differential Equations
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Statics of Rigid Bodies
- Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
- Industrial Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering Calculations
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics in Chemical Engineering
- Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering
- Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Introduction to Particle Technology
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Chemical Process Industries
- Process Dynamics and Control
- Biochemical Engineering
In addition to taking the subjects mentioned above, you may also spend a minimum of 240 hours participating in process design, managing operations of different plants or facilities, project management, research, and public service as part of your On-the-Job Training.
CAREERS
Plenty of career opportunities are open for qualified graduates of BS Chemical Engineering including jobs in the following fields:
- Food and Drug Manufacturing
- Packaging Technologies
- Environmental Management
- Petrochemical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Paints and Coating Technology
- Semiconductor Technology
- Entrepreneurship
LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Passing the licensure examination for Chemical Engineers is one of the requirements in seeking employment in the Engineering industry. Please visit the official website of the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) for more information.
