Chemical engineering help?

Yes, you need the highest of the lower division courses in physics, and the highest levels of both lower and upper division courses in chemistry and math (for my school, at least). But those are just prerequisites. You don't actually use most of the material you learned from these courses (except math. A LOT of math!) in your fundamental chem. e. courses, which are actually a lot harder. Many people dropped out after their first taste of one of the Chem. E. courses. There is a normal amount of lectures (like most other classes and majors) and HOURS and hours of homework and projects. For my school, we had a lot of required courses to take, so most students took more than 4 years to get their degree. Chem. E. was a lot of work and pressure, but you will gain superior analytical skills. All my Chem. E. professors pushed us to the edge, and warned us every time that it would be the hardest class we've ever taken in our lives. It's funny, because they give this warning in every new class we attend, so it never gets easier haha. But you do learn to adapt, and develop more efficient studying habits, because you'll need them to survive. Eventually, the major becomes less intimidating, and it starts to grow on you. If you're lucky, you'll learn to love it because you put so much sweat into it, and got so much out of it. Or you could end up hating it for the same reason. Depends on the person. What did you mean by 5 A's at a higher level? What higher level are you talking about? My advice to you is to try it out. Many people opt out, so it's okay if you decide to switch later on. Your advisor is aware of this. You won't waste your prerequisites (physics, chemistry, calculus), because they are prerequisites for many majors unless you plan to do something completely different like English. ADD: Oh. I'm from the U.S.. I don't know anything about the education system in Scotland. Sorry I couldn't be any more helpful.

All chem eng program in the US are almost the same, as required by the ABET (accreditation board). Most of the course work is lectures, but in one of the two final years, there are extensive labs - ssome could take days, not hours. The program requires calculus before any other courses - including before physics and engineering. There is only about a year of physics (using calculus). It requires at least 3 years of chemistry (almost a degree), 2 years (minimum) of math. It is generally recognized as the most rigorous and challenging undergrad major - it will take a lot of work and dedication. Because it is so rigorous, the degree is very versatile. I have friends with Chem Eng degrees who are executives on marketing, a director of Mary Kaye cosmetics, investment councilors, and of course in every aspect of engineering, science and technology.

It does vary from one school to another, but mostly it is going to be lectures. THere will probably be a lab. The physics will not be too intense, though the math will. Be prepared to work your butt off.

All chem eng program in the US are almost the same, as required by the ABET (accreditation board). Most of the course work is lectures, but in one of the two final years, there are extensive labs - ssome could take days, not hours. The program requires calculus before any other courses - including before physics and engineering. There is only about a year of physics (using calculus). It requires at least 3 years of chemistry (almost a degree), 2 years (minimum) of math. It is generally recognized as the most rigorous and challenging undergrad major - it will take a lot of work and dedication. Because it is so rigorous, the degree is very versatile. I have friends with Chem Eng degrees who are executives on marketing, a director of Mary Kaye cosmetics, investment councilors, and of course in every aspect of engineering, science and technology.

It does vary from one school to another, but mostly it is going to be lectures. THere will probably be a lab. The physics will not be too intense, though the math will. Be prepared to work your butt off.