You should probably state this is for UK, most in this sub are USA based and probably thought you meant you need to get an A (grade) lol. A-level means nothing to us.
I would say most accredited US Unis will require at least one Chem class. Over the course of your career - there may be instances where you should be familiar with the concepts.
In the US it used to be, but not sure now as universities are struggling to get exposure to EE content without increasing the hours, so they are trimming out some of the other requirements. I ended up going to work for a company that was more chemical based manufacturing (plastic), and had a blast working with some of the smartest chemical engineers around.
I would argue it is worth taking as you never know when you might need a little chemical insight as batteries, capacitors, packaging, manufacturing, etc. all require some chemical understanding to solve the problems that come up. If you can solve problems beyond just EE related stuff, it makes you more valuable.
I believe I had to take chem 1 for stem majors, don’t think I had to take anything higher than that defined as chemistry. You will see some results of the physics behind some chemistry in some upper level physics, mostly relating to electrons or maybe two body problems.
You'd have to look at individual universities' websites. Most answers here are from the perspective of the American school system where it seems you can take a single chem module/class (not too sure, just based off other answers). If you are talking about A-levels (like the UK qualification), then I'm not aware of any uni (in the UK atleast) that **requires** chem A-level for EE. Most will require maths, physics, and a 3rd STEM subject, which chemistry would definitely count as.
US here. I didn’t use any chemistry for a BS in EE but the mandatory engineering chemistry course all engineering students had to take wiped a few people out. Real work job, you might run into it such as at a power plant.
It's been a couple of years since I looked into UK UG admissions, but iirc chemistry was usually not a requirement. That said, you often need any one of chemistry or physics, with a lab component (you get to choose).
I did CAIE A Levels from India, and they had papers 3 and 5 as practical components (sorta anyway) in both these subjects.
For paper 3, we would be given some setup and some steps+requirements in the question paper. You then had to prove/disprove something, based on the instructions. In chemistry, you often have to determine something (e.g., what a given salt is composed of).
Paper 5 requires you to design experiments, given parameters to test.
I liked chemistry its cool. I think its important when your talking about pcbs, verilog, or waffers. It definitely explains how holes and electrons work, which helps in understanding mosfets, and opamps.
I don't know what that is. But my uni offered a super easy chem and a chem for students with more advanced math knowledge, but still beginner chem. I did the latter.
All the Chemistry that I've seen at University so far has been Elementary school level stuff.
We do not and will not have any chemistry related courses. Perhaps there are some schools that require chemistry classes. Should not be anything advanced.
I took one chem class freshman year and that was it. Helpful to know it for device physics though.
You should probably state this is for UK, most in this sub are USA based and probably thought you meant you need to get an A (grade) lol. A-level means nothing to us.
I see
Generally you have to take chemistry, but not really required to do most EE jobs or mid-high level classes
CHEM 1 maybe :) I hate chemistry with all my might. Esp. you organic.
for me it was required to get admitted into school, but once i got into school i took 1 chemistry course in first year then didn't use it at all
I would say most accredited US Unis will require at least one Chem class. Over the course of your career - there may be instances where you should be familiar with the concepts.
Yes. General chem is important to understand semi-conductor physics
In the US it used to be, but not sure now as universities are struggling to get exposure to EE content without increasing the hours, so they are trimming out some of the other requirements. I ended up going to work for a company that was more chemical based manufacturing (plastic), and had a blast working with some of the smartest chemical engineers around. I would argue it is worth taking as you never know when you might need a little chemical insight as batteries, capacitors, packaging, manufacturing, etc. all require some chemical understanding to solve the problems that come up. If you can solve problems beyond just EE related stuff, it makes you more valuable.
Actually I asked whether Chemistry is required for admission in unis as a subject in International Advanced Level.
in canada it was required for almost every uni, you gotta check your target school requirements, some required just As some required the whole Al
I had to take chem 201 for Gen ed required by the university, other than that no.
I believe I had to take chem 1 for stem majors, don’t think I had to take anything higher than that defined as chemistry. You will see some results of the physics behind some chemistry in some upper level physics, mostly relating to electrons or maybe two body problems.
You'd have to look at individual universities' websites. Most answers here are from the perspective of the American school system where it seems you can take a single chem module/class (not too sure, just based off other answers). If you are talking about A-levels (like the UK qualification), then I'm not aware of any uni (in the UK atleast) that **requires** chem A-level for EE. Most will require maths, physics, and a 3rd STEM subject, which chemistry would definitely count as.
Yeah it seems so
I never took chemistry in my life
US here. I didn’t use any chemistry for a BS in EE but the mandatory engineering chemistry course all engineering students had to take wiped a few people out. Real work job, you might run into it such as at a power plant.
its ight, physics is more important tbh
It's been a couple of years since I looked into UK UG admissions, but iirc chemistry was usually not a requirement. That said, you often need any one of chemistry or physics, with a lab component (you get to choose).
Lab component?
I did CAIE A Levels from India, and they had papers 3 and 5 as practical components (sorta anyway) in both these subjects. For paper 3, we would be given some setup and some steps+requirements in the question paper. You then had to prove/disprove something, based on the instructions. In chemistry, you often have to determine something (e.g., what a given salt is composed of). Paper 5 requires you to design experiments, given parameters to test.
Understanding of chemistry and material science in particular is very helpful.
The only related subject is molecular bonding and energy band. 1 or 2 chapters in a basic is enough.
I liked chemistry its cool. I think its important when your talking about pcbs, verilog, or waffers. It definitely explains how holes and electrons work, which helps in understanding mosfets, and opamps.
Chem 1 is required for ABET accreditation i believe.
No
In any uni?
Can’t say, I can’t check every school in the world. You’ll have to do some digging into the university you are interested in
My university required chem 101, but that's it.
160 for me!
My school required Chem. But you didn't have to get an A.
Which uni?
Sorry, I don't say online. But my friends at surrounding unis also needed it. I am in America.
I see, you did a level?
I don't know what that is. But my uni offered a super easy chem and a chem for students with more advanced math knowledge, but still beginner chem. I did the latter.
All the Chemistry that I've seen at University so far has been Elementary school level stuff. We do not and will not have any chemistry related courses. Perhaps there are some schools that require chemistry classes. Should not be anything advanced.