Tremayne, Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica AddedWednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10:53 PM physics in chemical engineering Hi :) I have been interested in nothing but chemical engineering because I looove math. However I haven't done much physics. I've only done the basis in it. As a requirement for the engineering course at a university in Jamaica, physics at the advance level, A level, is a necessity. However since I know someone in the Faculty I will get in regardless. My question is will it be a challenge doing this degree in Chemical engineering and not having knowledge of physics? And will I have to do a course in physics? Related to Chemical, Math & Science Reset Sort By Default Christine Frazier-Hollins , Chevron Answered Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10:53 PM Hello Tremanye – Thank you for your question! Engineering is the application of the pure sciences. Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc., all work together to form the various forms and facets of Engineering. Although we say “Chemical” Engineering that does not mean that field is exclusively Chemistry and Mathematics – instead it is a field which more heavily leans on and utilizes principles from Chemistry and Mathematics while also incorporating facets of the other pure sciences. Each Engineering program is different; however, most will require a fundamental base in Physics – don’t worry you probably won’t end up solving complex, advanced theoretical physics problems – but without an understanding of physics you will have a challenge mastering key Chemical Engineering principles such as Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics to name a few. Since you love math I think you will find Physics interesting – you may even fall in love with it – I know I found topics on Electricity and Magnetism enlightening and although while I was in school I never thought I’d use it - surprisingly enough I use principles of F=ma in my career today. I encourage you to give Physics a chance – you never know where it might take you…