Chemical Engineering in MTU Cork

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS -a rich legacy of our Chemical Engineering program

The Chemical Engineering programme in MTU is celebrating 40 years of producing Chemical Engineering graduates from 1983 to 2023. Since our inception in 1979, we have remained dedicated to providing a premier honors degree programme in Chemical Engineering. Nearly 900 talented individuals have successfully graduated from the degree program since 1983 with these graduates making significant impact in various industries nationally and internationally.

Our Graduates

Are employed in sectors that include pharmaceutical production, oil and gas exploration, environmental management, cement manufacture, food processing, business and finance and consulting, and the employment record from our courses is outstanding. Graduates secure well-paid, satisfying, jobs at home and abroad.

Our premier programme

This is the B.Eng. (Hons) in Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering which has recently retained its IChemE accreditation at the “M-standard” issued by the Institution of Chemical Engineers. We have graduated over 900 engineers since 1983 and currently about one-third of our graduating classes are female. Our aim is to to educate our graduates to embody versatility, flexibility, and competence. Our comprehensive curriculum and hands-on approach aim to instill adaptability, problem-solving abilities and a robust foundation in Chemical Engineering principles. We strive to equip our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of the engineering industry in order to excel in the multitude of roles they will assume throughout their professional journey.

We support Engineering and scientific programmes

In addition, we support the honours engineering degrees in Sustainable Energy Technology and Structural Engineering and, the part-time level 7 programme in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology. We also provide specialist courses to industry (Special Purpose Awards) and Springboard funded courses. Our module in Chemical Process Safety with Pfizer has gained global recognition, winning the IChemE Global Award 2015 for Training and Education.

Outreach activities

We are involved in outreach activities such as IWISH were we are committed to showcasing the power of Chemical Engineering to transition year students in order to inspire, encourage and motivate young students to pursue careers in STEM.

Our academic staff

Many of the academic staff involved in the programmes have relevant industrial experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and beverage sectors. The academic staff firmly believe in apply engineering principles to industrial scenarios to underpin the teaching within the department which plays an important role in facilitating the ease of transition of graduates to industry.

Our research

The academic staff actively participate in postgraduate and industrial relevant research. Our Clean Technology Centre, a leading waste prevention focused organisation, is international recognised. Staff are also involved with the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre (PMTC). The PMTC, led by an industry steering board, aims to address contemporary manufacturing issues through researching technology solutions. is internationally recognised and our Irish National Centre for Membrane Technology is investigating separations of industrial and community importance.