Careers in Chemistry Careers in Chemistry and Chemical and Chemical EngineeringEngineering

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

IS EVERYWHERE

Chemical Science...Chemical Science...

... is important to us all... is important to us all

… … is the world around usis the world around us

… is more than you might have thoughtis more than you might have thought

… … is always looking to the futureis always looking to the future

The Chemical UniverseThe Chemical UniverseChemistry is the study of atomsChemistry is the study of atoms

Atoms are the building blocks of natureAtoms are the building blocks of nature

How many atoms are there in a cup of tea?How many atoms are there in a cup of tea?

15,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,00015,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

Chemical Science is shaping our futureChemical Science is shaping our future

Green ChemistryGreen Chemistry

Chemical science that is Chemical science that is environmentally friendlyenvironmentally friendly

More efficient production of the More efficient production of the chemicals we needchemicals we need

53% of people recycle paper - only 53% of people recycle paper - only 23% recycle plastic23% recycle plastic

Cars powered by hydrogenCars powered by hydrogen

Chemistry in the HomeChemistry in the Home

Everything in your home is ChemistryEverything in your home is Chemistry

Shower Gel, Wallpaper, Baked Shower Gel, Wallpaper, Baked Beans…Beans…

TeflonTeflon™™ was discovered by accident was discovered by accident

Energy efficient, colour changing Energy efficient, colour changing buildingsbuildings

FashionFashionLooking good is down to chemical scienceLooking good is down to chemical science Soaps, bath foam, shower gelSoaps, bath foam, shower gel 2-in-1 shampoos2-in-1 shampoos Toothpaste and paint have many similar Toothpaste and paint have many similar

ingredientsingredients Self-cleaning clothes and non-iron shirtsSelf-cleaning clothes and non-iron shirts

Smelling good is down to chemistrySmelling good is down to chemistry See above… See above… PerfumesPerfumes DeodorantsDeodorants

Healthier LivesHealthier Lives

All medicines use chemical scienceAll medicines use chemical science

Clean water through chemical scienceClean water through chemical science

We live twice as long now as 100 years We live twice as long now as 100 years agoago

Cures for Cancer, AIDS…Cures for Cancer, AIDS…

What have Chemists done?What have Chemists done?

• Invented life-saving drugs and medicines to treat Invented life-saving drugs and medicines to treat chronic conditionschronic conditions

• Devised hundreds of pest-control agents that ensure the Devised hundreds of pest-control agents that ensure the maximum yields of crops.maximum yields of crops.

• Devised tests for the environmental protection agency Devised tests for the environmental protection agency (dioxins, pesticides, (dioxins, pesticides, etcetc.).)

• Devised and manufactured thousands of different Devised and manufactured thousands of different types of:types of:

Plastics Plastics PaintsPaintsFabricsFabricsCosmetics…Cosmetics…

A-Levels in ScienceA-Levels in Science TechnicianTechnician

BSc/MSc in Chemistry BSc/MSc in Chemistry Research Research (Industry or Academia)(Industry or Academia)

Teacher (with PGCE)Teacher (with PGCE)

PhD in ChemistryPhD in Chemistry Research Research (Industry or Academia)(Industry or Academia)

Post-doctoral position Post-doctoral position Industrial Researcher Industrial Researcher Academic ResearcherAcademic Researcher

Industrial ResearcherIndustrial Researcher Group LeaderGroup Leader

Lecturer in ChemistryLecturer in Chemistry Reader, ProfessorReader, Professor (Research, Supervision, (Research, Supervision,

Teaching, Administration)Teaching, Administration)

What jobs do Chemist do?What jobs do Chemist do?

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How do we go from….How do we go from….

……..To..To

Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering

Formula 1 without Chemistry and Formula 1 without Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering

Metal supportsand engine components

Rubber

PlasticsPaints

Fuel

Carbon Fibre

Formula 1 without Chemistry Formula 1 without Chemistry and Chemical Engineeringand Chemical Engineering

Scientist

Technician

Engineer

Discovery (e.g., chemist)

Design

Implementation

{CreativityProblem solvingTechnological awareness

Science – Pursuit of knowledgeEngineering – Application of science

What is an Engineer?What is an Engineer?

Chemical Engineering involves changing RAW MATERIAL into VALUABLE products

What is What is ChemicalChemical Engineering? Engineering?

Rocks Metals

Oil Plastics

Detergents Shampoo

Corn Cornflakes

Distinguishes different disciplines

+ Creativity +

Problem solving ability

= Engineer

Technological

awareness

Recipe for an EngineerRecipe for an Engineer

What is Chemical Engineering?What is Chemical Engineering?

Chemistry Maths

Physics

Biology

ChemicalEngineering

Management

EconomicsLaw

Administration

What jobs do Chemical What jobs do Chemical Engineers do?Engineers do?

Chemical engineers can be found:

undertaking product & process research working in a design team commissioning process plants selling the product managing the organisation

Why a Degree in Chemistry Why a Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineeringor Chemical Engineering

TrainingTraining

Versatility - Versatility - Flexibility in a changing worldFlexibility in a changing world

Job “Security” - Promotion ProspectsJob “Security” - Promotion Prospects

Travel - Travel - International opportunitiesInternational opportunities

Meet People - Meet People - Work in a professional teamWork in a professional team

Scientific and technological challengesScientific and technological challenges

Social value – helping societySocial value – helping society

ResponsibilityResponsibility

EMPLOYMENTSECTORS

Chemicals andAllied Products

Water Industry

Consultancy

Process Plant &Equipment Manufacture

Process PlantConstruction

Materials(plastics, metals)

Pharmaceuticals& Toiletries

Environmental Protectionand Recycling

Food and Drink

Energy (gas, oil, nuclear)

Education

Other(banking, insurance, finance, marketing, journalism)

Biotechnology

InformationTechnology

Where do Chemists/Chemical Where do Chemists/Chemical Engineers work?Engineers work?

Forensic Science

Why Chemistry/Chem. Why Chemistry/Chem. Eng. in the UK?Eng. in the UK?

DTI (2004)

The UK chemical industry is the country's largest manufacturing sector, accounting for 11% of the value added by the whole of the UK manufacturing industry.

It employs more than 400,000 people and produces and sells products worth £42 billion annually, of which exports account for £23 billion.

Two out of the top three largest pharmaceutical companies are base in the UK.

Within Ireland, this sector employs more than 23,000 people. It contributed ~€34 billion to exports in 2001

(>33% of national total) and >€400 million to the Exchequer. It has now surpassed the Information

Technology (IT) sector as the country's biggest earner.

Half of the pharmachem industry's workforce are graduates.

Irish Business and Employers Confederation (2002)

Sixteen of the world's top twenty pharmaceutical and healthcare companies have major plants in Ireland.

Why Chemistry/Chem. Why Chemistry/Chem. Eng. in Ireland?Eng. in Ireland?

Each year, over 97% of our Chemistry graduates find employment in high-level jobs.

Why Queen’s Why Queen’s University?University?

100% of PhD’s have found employment

36% PhD research

21% Further Training 40% Permanent Jobs

3% Unemployed

8% Overseas

“Queen’s Number Four for Chemical Engineering Teaching & Research in the

UK !” Rank Institution Score (%)

1. Cambridge 100

2. Imperial College 96.5

3. UMIST 92.4

4. Queen’s, Belfast 89.2

5. Loughborough 88.5

6. Newcastle 84.0

7=. Birmingham 83.7

7=. University College London 83.7

9. Sheffield 82.7

10. Bath 82.2 The Times UniversityGuide

““Queen’s Number Queen’s Number Two Two for for Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Teaching in the UK !”Teaching in the UK !”

Rank Institution Teaching Score (%)

1. Cambridge 89.4

2. Queen’s Belfast 85.1

3. Nottingham 84.0

4. Heriot -Watt 81.4

5. Sheffield 81.2

6. Edinburgh 81.2

7. Wales, Swansea 80.2

8. UMIST 79. 2

9. Newcastle 77.5

10 . Loughborough 77.0

Guardian University Guide

B.Sc., M.Sci. Chemistry & Medicinal ChemistryB.Sc., M.Sci. Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry BEng, MEng Chemical EngineeringBEng, MEng Chemical Engineering

Degrees with ‘sandwich’ year:Degrees with ‘sandwich’ year:Industry Industry EuropeEurope

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

High staff-student ratios

Queen's is one of the Top 20 UK universities

Cost of living is low