have just finished my BE in chemical engineering. i want to do my post graduation abroad. i am planning to take up the GRE in feb which will be followed by TOEFL. could plz tel me what kind of job opportunities are available for my field. and also is it advisable for me to change my course??? if so, what other course am i eligible for?? i have scored 70% in my 10th std ICSE board, 73% in my PU board, and hav an aggregate of 56% in my degree

Asked by ani on 6 October 2008 at 12:32 PM.

Answered by Career Expert

Job opportunities for Chemical Engineering:

Wide employment opportunities await chemical engineers both in the public sector as well as the private sector. They can seek jobs in areas such as processing, operations or manufacturing, research and development, design and construction, finance and teaching. They may also pursue a management degree after B.Tech and take on marketing jobs. Candidates with an additional management degree are sought by private industries. In process industries they could work in positions such as a supervisor or manager, technical specialist, project manager or project engineers.

Among the manufacturing industries, pharmaceuticals provide the best opportunities for chemical engineers. In the government sector, chemical engineers are employed to solve environmental problems such as waste and water treatment, environmental regulations and recycling; on energy sector such as energy conservation and research on alternate energy sources and health-related research projects, defense establishments and atomic power plants. They are also employed in service industries such as scientific research and development services, particularly in energy and the developing fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology.

Other work areas of chemical engineers include food processing, coal preparation and mineral processing, explosives manufacturing, chemical process industries such as fertiliser industry, including pesticides and herbicides, caustic soda, glass and specialty chemicals, dyes and dyestuff, paint, lubricants, steel and aluminum production. They are also employed in a variety of manufacturing industries other than chemical manufacturing, such as those producing electronics, photographic equipment, clothing, pulp and paper and even in the development of aircrafts.

It is not advisable to change the course as chemical engineering is quiet a good field considering job perspective, moreover changing course wouldn't be beneficial. Specializing in subject related to your past academics is more advantageous.

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