Program Overview
This Chemical Engineering program offers a five-year or four-year option, leading to a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in chemical engineering principles and culminates in specialized tracks in Petrochemical, Environmental, or Pharmaceutical Engineering. Industrial training placements are integrated throughout the curriculum, providing students with practical experience in the field. The program is designed to prepare graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in the chemical engineering industry.
Program Outline
The program is offered in both five-year and four-year options. The curriculum includes preparatory year courses, followed by several years of core chemical engineering subjects, and culminating in specialized tracks (Petrochemical, Environmental, and Pharmaceutical) in the final year. The program includes industrial training placements.
Outline:
The program's structure is detailed across several semesters and years, differentiated between a five-year and a four-year program. Both programs include preparatory years (Semester 1 and 2) covering foundational subjects like Mathematics for Engineers, Introductory Physics, Engineering Mechanics, Chemistry for Engineers, Introduction to Computing, and English language courses. Subsequent years (DY1, DY2, DY3, DY4) build upon this foundation with increasingly specialized chemical engineering courses.
Five-Year Program:
- Preparatory Year: Covers mathematics, physics, engineering mechanics, chemistry, computing, and English. Some modules are taught to half the cohort in semester one and the other half in semester two. Semester 2 adds Electronics & Electric Power Engineering, Fundamentals of Material Science & Engineering, Differential Equations, Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation, Organic Chemistry II, and Mass and Energy Balance. Semester 2 includes Numerical Methods, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Electrochemical Engineering, Heat transfer, Problem solving using Computers, and Polymer Engineering. A summer semester includes an Industrial Training Placement (1).
- DY3 (Year 3): Includes Mass Transfer, Project Management & Entrepreneurship, Process Safety, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Integration, and Process Heat Transfer. Semester 2 covers Plant & Process Design, Separation Processes, Chemical Engineering Lab, Process Dynamic and Control, Biochemistry & Biochemical Engineering, and Particle Technology & Solid Processing. A summer semester includes an Industrial Training Placement (2).
- DY4 (Year 4): Offers three specialization tracks: Petrochemical, Environmental, and Pharmaceutical. Each track includes several specialized courses and concludes with an Individual Research Project and a Group Design Project. The Environmental track covers Water & Waste Water Treatment, Control of air pollution, Environmental Engineering & risk management, Environmental Conscious Process Design, and related lab work and design projects. The Pharmaceutical track includes Pharmaceutical Product Formulation, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemical Engineering, and related lab work and design projects.
Four-Year Program:
The four-year program follows a similar structure, but with a different set of course codes and titles. It also includes preparatory year courses, followed by core chemical engineering subjects in DY1, DY2, and DY3. The final year (DY4) offers the same three specialization tracks (Petrochemical, Environmental, and Pharmaceutical) with specialized courses and concluding projects. The four-year program also includes industrial training placements.
Other:
The document shows that the proposed study plan was approved by a Departmental Meeting on Monday, September 3rd, 2024. The credit hours, contact hours (lecture, tutorial, lab), and ECTS credits are specified for each course in both the four-year and five-year programs. The program uses a coding system (e.g., CHME01P) to identify each course. There are different course codes for the four-year and five-year programs, even when the course titles are similar. The five-year program has a summer semester in year 2 and year 3 dedicated to industrial training placements. The four-year program also has summer semesters dedicated to industrial training placements in year 2 and year 3. The final year (DY4) in both programs offers three specialization tracks: Petrochemical, Environmental, and Pharmaceutical. Each track has its own set of courses.
The British University in Egypt (BUE) is a private institution located in El Shorouk City, Cairo, established in September 2005. It offers a British-style education, awarding degrees validated by partner UK universities and recognized by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities.
Academic Structure:
BUE comprises several faculties, including:
- Business Administration, Economics, and Political Science
- Dentistry
- Engineering
- Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Information and Computer Science
- Mass Communication
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Arts and Humanities
- Law
- Arts and Design
These faculties offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required in today's job market.
Admissions:
Admission to BUE is competitive and aligns with the regulations set by the Egyptian Council of Private Universities. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic performance and English proficiency. Detailed information on the application process, including specific requirements for various educational certificates, is available on the university's official admissions page.
Campus and Facilities:
The main campus spans approximately 40 acres, featuring modern teaching facilities, state-of-the-art laboratories, a comprehensive library, and various recreational amenities. The university is committed to providing a conducive learning environment that fosters both academic and personal growth.
Accreditation and Partnerships:
BUE maintains strong collaborations with UK institutions such as London South Bank University, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Queen Margaret University. These partnerships ensure that the curricula meet international standards and provide students with opportunities for global exposure. Additionally, BUE is accredited by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities and has received recognition from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for its commitment to maintaining high educational standards.
Leadership:
The university is led by President Professor Mohamed Loutfi, who assumed the position in 2021. Professor Loutfi brings a wealth of experience from previous academic roles in both the UK and Egypt. In December 2022, the esteemed cardiologist Sir Magdi Yacoub was appointed as the first honorary chancellor of BUE, reflecting the institution's dedication to excellence in education and research.
English Language or English Literature Chemistry Physics Mathematics Advanced Mathematics or SAT II or its equivalent of ACT II & EST II (Mathematics and any other subject from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, with a minimum score of 900). Four other approved subjects.