What is the bachelor degree in Chemistry: Process Technology?

As a student, you first gain a scientific foundation and study a variety of chemistry programme elements. In the option in Process Technology you then go deeper into additional chemical and physical aspects of an industrial production process. Automated systems are dealt with extensively in this programme.

Is this programme right for you?

You're interested in exact sciences and are practically minded. You can think analytically, enjoy solving problems and want to verify the quality of a product. You do this meticulously and with a critical attitude.
You're a team player but you also work independently. You're also open to current topics such as green chemistry, the environment and sustainable technology.
You're interested in helping to look for new applications, developments, techniques and process designs.

What will you learn? What choices can you make?

After studying the common foundation elements, in semester 4 you get a taster of your final study option. You specialise in your choice in semesters 5 and 6. Within a number of programme elements, you also get the chance to go deeper into your own areas of interest.

You are immersed in the various chemical and physical aspects of a chemical production process. Once you have gained the necessary competence, you complete your dissertation in an industrial lab of your choice. Or in one of KULeuven's leading laboratories.

Where can you work?

With a bachelor degree in chemistry, you are in great demand in the job market. All doors are open to you in the various chemical sectors.
As a process technologist, you work primarily in the following domains: petrochemistry, polymer and plastics chemistry, the production of basic chemicals and the paint industry. You may also find a challenge in the world of microelectronics. And in your future job, you'll certainly get an opportunity to make international contacts.

Study programme

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Exemptions

You may be eligible for exemptions. Click for more info on exemptions and short-track programmes at Leuven University College.

Enrolment

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