CK 600PCE Bachelor of Engineering (Process & Chemical )

1. CK 600PCE Bachelor of Engineering (Process & Chemical) http://pce.ucc.ie/ :‘proceng UCC’

2. Chemical Engineers aka Process Engineers; “are involved in the design, modification and operation of processes to produce desirable products!” * * Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

3. Chemical Engineering; late 19th Century/early 20th Century origins Oil Refining; principles could be applied to other industries

4. Chemical Engineering; late 19th Century/early 20th Century origins Process stages or ‘unit operations’ applied to a wide range of industries: • food and drink • water • bio/pharmaceuticals • energy • cosmetics • bulk chemicals • materials • consumer goods, etc. ☐ water purification process

5. Chemical Engineering; late 20th Century developments Increased focus on Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Economics and Communication Skills

6. Chemical Engineering in the 21st Century; Focus on Sustainability – recognition of biophysical limits MELBOURNE COMMINIQUÉ, 2001: [by 20 global chemical engineering institutions] “We acknowledge both our professional responsibilities and the need to work with others as we strive to meet the challenges facing the world in the Twenty-First Century.” AGREED AT THE SIXTH WORLD CONGRESS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MELBOURNE 2001

7. Chemical Engineering in the 21st Centuryfocus on Sustainability as Context for professional practice IChemE’s Roadmap for 21stCentury (2007) identified six key themes for Chemical Eng: 1. Sustainability and Sustainable Chemical Technology 2.Health, Safety, Environment and Public Perception of Risk 3. Energy 4. Food and Drink 5. Water 6. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering

8. Chemical Engineering 21st Century opportunities with sustainability as context • biotechnology/ biopharmaceuticals • food & drink • water • pharmaceuticals • cosmetics • bulk chemicals • consultancy (technical & general) • energy • health, safety & environmental services • materials • consumer goods • education • business & finance, etc. ..& global opportunities www.ucc.ie/processeng/

9. Chemical Engineering in the 21st Centuryalso provides Jobs & Financial Rewards UCC BE(Chem) Graduates 2012 Destination Report: Employed:          77% Further Study, etc:   23% Seeking employment: 0% 2011 Destination Report: Employed:          82% Further Study:   18% Seeking employment: 0% IChemE Salary Survey (GB & Ire) 2012 See: http://www.icheme.org/~/media/documents/icheme/media%20centre/summarypage.pdf * based on GB£1=€1.25

10. CK601 Process & Chemical Engineering at UCC Ciarán O’Sullivan, 4th year Eli Lilly Awards Recipient 2014 (top) & Stephen Fahy (pictured right) at Novartis Biocamp 2013, Basel during 3rd year work placement Key Programme Features; • Small classes, excellent facilities • Pleasant university setting, excellent student facilities, clubs, societies & student experience • 6 month salaried work placement • Accredited degree with both Engineers Ireland & IChemE • Almost common first year other UCC engineering programmes • Elective Streams in ‘Energy & Environmental’ or ‘Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical’

11. Chemical Engineering in the 21st Century Are you interested in a career which: 1.) can help make a positive difference to the world, playing a lead role in meeting 21st Century societal challenges? 2.) offers financial security through a wide variety of excellent employment opportunities in Ireland and globally? If so, Think Chemical Engineering!

12. CK600PCE Process & Chemical Engineering at UCC For more information; Anne-Marie McSweeney Process & Chemical Engineering University College Cork e: processeng@ucc.ie t: 021-4902389 Online: http://pce.ucc.ie/ : ‘proceng UCC’