Bachelor's Programme in Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemical and process engineering applies chemistry, physics, and mathematics to develop technology. Chemical and process engineering is a good choice if you are interested in natural sciences, chemistry, or technology and want to address challenges related to sustainable production and the circular economy.
Graduates from the Bachelor's Programme in Chemical and Process Engineering are specialists in separation technologies and process development. The knowledge and skills acquired during studies are applied in water purification, metal and mineral processing, biomass, and food production. Chemical and process engineering gives tools to develop sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.
After bachelor's studies, you can continue your studies in English in the following master's programmes in chemical engineering at LUT: Master's Programme in Chemical Engineering for Energy Transition, Master's Programme in Food Processing Technology or Master's Programme in Water Technology.
Additionally, you can apply through a separate application process to the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme in Sustainable Biomass and Bioproducts Engineering (SBBE) and the EIT-labelled Master’s Programme in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Integration in Mining (MEITIM).
Admissions guide 2025
What will you learn in the programme?
The chemical and process engineering programme offers practical laboratory exercises and industrial-scale applications that teach you about design processes and equipment using modern simulation tools. In addition, you will gain experience in managing product development, operational tasks, process safety and quality control.
The core of the studies includes common chemical industry processes, especially separation methods and process design. You will start by studying the basics of chemistry, natural sciences, and technology and basic chemical and process engineering phenomena. You will learn to understand chemical reactions, changes in the state of substances, mixing and flows, and the most common analysis and measurement methods in process development.
The studies cover the role of chemical and process engineering in green energy production, energy storage, biomass and raw material utilisation, the recovery of metals and minerals, water purification, and food industry processes. The programme builds a strong foundation in natural sciences to create circular economy solutions and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources.
Degree structure and studies
The Bachelor's Programme in Chemical and Process Engineering comprises 180 ECTS credits and leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Technology. The curriculum consists of general and major studies, minor studies, language and communication studies, as well as elective bachelor’s level studies.
After completing the bachelor's degree, you can continue your studies directly in your chosen master's programme in chemical engineering at LUT. The master's studies comprise 120 ECTS credits and take about two years.
Chemical and process engineering studies at LUT meet the needs of the professional world and teach both theory and practice. In addition to lectures, studies consist of calculation and simulation exercises and laboratory work. You will get acquainted with technical problem-solving, design, and development work. You will work in modern, industry-standard laboratories and investigate and report on phenomena in practice.
The studies focus particularly on project-based teamwork skills for the world of work. You will learn about matters such as information retrieval, engineering thinking, and problem-solving, which support your future work as an expert in chemical and process engineering.
Career prospects
The programme opens doors to career opportunities in entry-level positions in many fields, including the chemical, energy, battery, food, and biotechnology industries. Your tasks may include product development in laboratories, factories, or production plants, customer service, or leading research and development work. Most graduates find employment in factories, research centres, or design offices.
Chemical and process engineering is often associated with the chemical industry, but its experts are also needed in many other fields. For example, the paper and pulp, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, forensic science, and metal refining rely on expertise and research in the field of chemical and process engineering.
An increasing number of chemical and process engineering graduates are pursuing international careers due to high global demand. Experts in the field are needed to tackle challenges related to clean water and waste management. Additionally, there is growing emphasis on sustainable material use and the integration of circular economy principles across industries.
Possible jobs after graduation:
- Process designer in the chemical industry
- Forensic engineer in the National Bureau of Investigation
- Environmental protection specialist
- Project manager in the forest industry
- Research director in the metallurgical industry
- Development engineer in the food industry
- Professor at a top international university