Congratulations to those of you receiving examination results at this time of year.

GCSEs and National 5s

If you are beginning A-levels, Highers or other level 3 qualifications, you may be thinking about your future career, perhaps university or an apprenticeship. Discover chemical and process engineering through our virtual work experience and find out where chemical and process engineering work.

A-levels and Highers/Advanced Highers

If you’re heading off to study chemical engineering this Autumn here are a few tips to get you started. If you’re thinking about different options; perhaps going through clearing, looking for an apprenticeship or taking a break from study you can undertake virtual work experience to find out more about chemical and process engineering and different sectors.

When you have received confirmation of your university place to study chemical or process engineering or a closely related subject, you can apply to join IChemE as a student member. Student members can access member-exclusive resources including:

• Events, competitions and other opportunities
• IChemE’s Student pocketbook containing concepts, principles and formulae for chemical engineering students
• The Chemical Engineer online magazine for news, views and jobs from the chemical, biochemical and process engineering sectors
• Knovel e-library, an online resource combining books, technical information, interactive equations and analytical tools

You will be receiving lots of information and guidance about confirming your place and starting university from UCAS and from the university. Here are our three additional top tips for new chemical engineering students:

Finance

Watch our student guide to money and finance video presented Paul Day, IChemE’s Benevolent Fund Manager and financial wellbeing expert.

Academic preparation

You may be expected to complete reading or other tasks in advance of starting your undergraduate course. As a student member of IChemE, you’ll be able to access member-exclusive resources and get ahead.

Networking

If you haven't already set up a LinkedIn account, this is something you can do and then follow IChemE. Look out for messages from IChemE to support your journey through your undergraduate studies and beyond.

Going to university, apply to join IChemE as a student member.