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What is Chemical Engineering?Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the application of physical science , and life sciences with mathematics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. Chemical engineering largely involves the design, improvement and maintenance of processes involving chemical or biological transformations for large-scale manufacture. Chemical Engineering education in SwedenThe Swedish educational systems comprises two types of degrees: general degrees and professional degrees. The latter category includes engineering, medicine, law, pharmacy etcetera. In Sweden, chemical engineering education leads to degrees at two levels BSc in Engineering ("Högskoleingenjör") and MSc in Engineering ("Civilingenjör"). Both degrees are professional degrees, and the qualifying word "Engineering" is reserved for these two degrees. The two engineering degrees are not (yet) offered as consecutive degrees. However, BSc in Engineering may continue to a MSc in Engineering but this track does normally include some kind of bridging program. Students on programmes for MSc in Engineering can normally take a BSc after 180 ECTS. However, this 1st cycle degree will be a general degree and should not be confused with the professional BSc in Engineering qualification. Swedish universities are very liberal when it comes to domestic transfer and mobility. Most universities do also offer 120 ECTS Master programmes that roughly correspond to the last two years of the MSc programmes. These MSc programmes are intended for international students and lead to an MSc, not MSc in Engineering. One reason is that the professional degree requires proficiency in the Swedish language. The general structure of this system is shown to the right. Some Higher Educations Institutions (e.g., Chalmers) have made it more or less compulsory to pass a 1st cycle degree as a part of the MSc in Engineering education. Other HEIs offer a 1st cycle degree as an option only but put very little emphasis on them. With respect to the 3+2 system, the Swedish educational system is thus very clear in its' definition, but many MSc in Engineering graduates may not have a 1st cycle degree. An official description of the education system, including the National Qualifications Framework, is found here Chemical Engineering programmes in SwedenChemical Engineering programmes, or programmes that includes chemical engineering, are offered at several HEIs. A list of programmes offered, including their Swedish names, is shown below. BSc in Engineering, 180 ECTSHögskolan i Borås Chalmers tekniska högskola Karlstads universitet Kungliga Tekniska högskolan MSc in Engineering, 300 ECTSChalmers tekniska högskola Karlstads universitet Kungliga Tekniska högskolan Lunds universitet, Lunds Tekniska Högskola Uppsala universitet Umeå universitet |
