Chemical Technology

Objectives

The IPT Chemical Technology Degree offers solid scientific and technological training in the field of chemical processes at laboratory and industrial levels. The main objectives aim to provide:

- acquisition of skills in the field of laboratory and industrial processes and services in the field of Chemical Technology;
- training in the area of production planning, the management of quality systems, the management of effluent treatment systems and the coordination of hygiene and safety plans in companies in the Chemical Technology area;
- soft skills such as critical thinking and autonomy, which allow, in particular, the continuation of studies in the 2nd training cycle - Master in Chemical Technology.

Professional Goals

Graduates of the degree in Chemical Technology acquire skills to perform duties in:

• chemical, microbiological, environmental and biotechnological laboratory analysis technician;
• technical direction in the implementation, monitoring and optimization of processes in the chemical industry:
• pulp and paper, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, paints, agri-food; agglomerates, etc.;
  technical-commercial of chemical products and equipment;
• production planning, management of integrated Quality, Environment and Safety systems, management of effluent treatment systems and coordination of hygiene and safety plans.

Condições de Acesso

The Chemical Technology course is characterized by 4 basic aspects - strategic area, uniqueness, ease of access and professional nature:

• It provides training in an officially strategic area for the country (AICEP considers the Chemical and Paper Industry as two of the three pillars for the internationalization of the Portuguese economy).
• There are no other study cycles similar to the degree (1st cycle) in Chemical Technology in the central region.
• It has less demanding access conditions than engineering courses.
• It provides practical training and has the possibility of directly continuing studies in the Master's Degree in Chemical Technology.

 

Partnerships

In the area of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, this studies cycle has privileged contacts with some companies where study visits and internships have been carried out:

Altri  

Mendes Gonçalves

Victor Guedes

Renova S.A.

Cellwater

Rações Zêzere

Contacts