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chemical engineer
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Chemical engineers are professionals who convert basic raw materials into a variety of products and may also deal with the design and operation of industrial plants and equipment. A chemical engineer is one who applies and uses principles of chemical engineering including the design, manufacture, and operation of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related processes, the development of new or adapted substances for products ranging from foods and beverages to cosmetics to cleaners to pharmaceutical ingredients, and development of new technologies such as fuel cells, hydrogen power and nanotechnology, as well as working in fields wholly or partially derived from chemical engineer...

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Avg Pay: $96K
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6.5 years
$99K
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3.94 years
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3
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  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Chemical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,179Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree In Chemical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,179Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Chemistry
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,847Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Chemical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,971Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree In Chemical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,971Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Engineering (b.eng.) In Chemical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,179Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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