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Senior chemical engineers work principally in the chemical industry to convert basic raw materials into a variety of products and deal with the design and operation of plants and equipment. In general, a senior chemical engineer is one who applies and uses principles of chemical engineering in any of its various practical applications; these often include design, manufacture, and operation of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related processes; development of new or adapted substances for products ranging from foods and beverages to cosmetics to cleaners to pharmaceutical ingredients, among many other products; and development of new technologies such as fuel cells, hydrogen po...

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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
  • Master of Engineering (m.eng.) in Chemical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,971Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Chemistry
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,847Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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7.0 years
$107K
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4.42 years
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