Chemical, process & energy engineering, University of Edinburgh

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Chemical Engineering is tough. You have to be ready to put in the work, but it is definitely worth it in the end (or that's what I keep telling myself). It is a well structured degree program and although you may find yourself questioning if what you're studying is actually relevant, it will be useful later on. The topics are interesting enough by engineering standards and after a while you will find yourself involuntarily relating concepts to reality as you finally begin to think like an engineer (it will happen, eventually). The highlight of Chemical Engineering, however, is the social life. The ChemEng Soc is incredible, definitely one of the largest and most active subject-based societies at Edinburgh University, so definitely come join us. If you're still unsure if Chemical Engineering is for you, just Google the graduate starting salary.