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News Release from: Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 April 2007
Engineering course applications rise in
the UK
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) believes its whynotchemeng initiative has helped increase applications for chemical engineering courses in the UK.
The number of applications for chemical and process engineering courses at UK universities has shot up 16%, according to the latest UCAS figures Interest in chemical and process engineering courses has increased more dramatically than other science and engineering disciplines
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Applications to study physics, chemistry and maths have risen by 12, 11 and 10% respectively.
In contrast, electronic and electrical engineering has suffered a 2% fall.
To date, overall UCAS applications have risen by 5% across all disciplines.
Final results for applications to the 2007/2008 academic year will be released in July.
The rise in the number of applications to science and engineering courses suggest that more young people want to make a difference.
By choosing careers in these fields, particularly chemical engineering, they can help tackle issues such as waste, climate change and healthcare.
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) believes its whynotchemeng initiative has played a crucial role in delivering this message to A-level students across the UK.
The campaign has helped raise awareness of how chemical engineers help to solve the many challenges faced by mankind.
For example, chemical engineers have developed mathematical mapping techniques to treat brain cancer.
"The rise in applications is good news, not just for chemical engineering, but for the entire science and engineering community", said David Brown, IChemE's Chief Executive.
"The class of 2010 will help secure a bright future for UK's science base".
"But we need to keep the momentum up if we are to attract young talent into solving the many challenges faced by society".
"Campaigns such as whynotchemeng help in achieving this goal but equally, we need to encourage gifted scientists to enter teaching and stay in the profession".
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