Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2022/23 leavers for the following course(s):
- Chemical Engineering BEng/MEng
- Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering MEng
Example job titles
- Associate Consultant
- Biopharmaceutical Science and Technology Graduate
- Energy Analyst
- Graduate Engineer
- Graduate Process Engineer
- Graduate Sustainability Consultant
- Lab Research Scientist
- Nuclear Process Engineer
- Risk Analyst and Researcher
- Technology Headhunter
Example employers
- AstraZeneca
- Atkins
- British Solar Renewables
- GlaxoSmithkline
- Howmet Aerospace
- OC&C Strategy Consultants
- Pfizer
- Procter & Gamble
- Unilever
- Zopa Bank
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2022/23 cohort 1 | 80 |
| % response rate | 55% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 91% |
| Further study, training or research | 7% |
| Self-employed/own business | 2% |
| Other 3 | |
| Unemployed 4 | |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
Chemical engineers transform ideas into products and services to address global challenges. They work on vital projects including clean water provision, waste material recovery, food production, and healthcare improvement. Their process design expertise and critical thinking skills open doors to both engineering and business-focused careers.
Industries
Chemical Engineering graduates work across sectors using chemical processes, from water and energy to food, healthcare, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Employers range from technology start-ups to global corporations. Graduates can also apply their process and analytical skills in finance, business consulting, technology and environmental organisations.
Occupations
Most graduates begin as process engineers, though titles vary by industry. Some work as specialist engineers in areas like nuclear power, while others take roles in production or project engineering. Chemical engineers also work in research and development, creating new products or focusing on environmental solutions. Their mathematical and programming expertise is valued in business, particularly in finance and technology sectors.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?