Metallurgical Engineering

Students who choose this department will study the chemical properties contained in metals. From the chemical content, students will understand the function of each type of metal for everyday life. This department is less popular than mining and petroleum engineering, civil engineering, or industrial engineering. Even so, metallurgical engineers are urgently needed at this time. In addition to metal extraction, metallurgy also studies metal production.

Even though metallurgy is less popular, you can choose this department because your career prospects are no less promising than other engineering majors. In England, metallurgical engineers get a starting salary of around 20,000-25,000 per year. To study in this department, you need to have an interest in metals and machinery.

Opportunities for a career in this field are quite good even though you need specific skills. Not many people can easily master the metallurgical field even though many industries need this profession. Some industries that require metallurgical power are automotive, mining, electronics, transportation, aviation, even cement and fertilizer.