Love physics, hate chemistry, can i still take engineering?

Question

I love physics very much, from its theory to its math and everything about physics! (well, maybe not the electricity part). But i seriously hate chemistry!! All the chemical equations and such drive me mad. The problem is, i'm thinking of taking a mechanical engineering degree without taking Chemistry as an A Levels subject. Is it doable? I mean, is Chemistry a prerequisite for mechanical engineering?

Oh by the way, do i need to learn stuffs like electricity or electronics thingy majingy for mechanical engineering??

Answer 1

I just ran a quick google search of mechanical engineering curriculums and did not find a single university that allowed you to skip general chemistry.

physics covers light electricity and magnetism and you definitely must take that for all engineering degrees.


FYI I'm a chemical engineer and have been through all the chemistry, physics, math, etc courses. General chemistry really isn't that bad. And it's a very small part of your overall education. I suggest you make the most of it.

Answer 2

You're not alone; I've also had problems coping with the chemical equations, while physics and maths made up for the poor grade in chemistry. Your best bet may be physics, except for the fact that you dislike the electrical and electronics part of it. You may be OK with Mechanical engineering if you don't have problem with technical drawing and study of materials. Civil engineering too might suit you (Structural part), if you don't have problems with Mechanics (Engineering mechanics).

Answer 3

There is no engineering course without chemistry. That is the bad news. But chemistry will be only for the first two semesters only and it is much more interesting than the school level chemistry. Thuis is the good news. In engineering you study only very specific applications and it is easy to learn. Me too used to hate Chemistry when I was in school but found comfortable with engineering chemistry.

Answer 4

chemistry is not a prereq for mechE, just good physics and math. You'll do a fair bit of electrical work and a little bit of chemistry. Mechatronics has electronics in it and thermodynamics and material sciences cover chemistry, but then you could be fairly done. It's fairly minute and simple compared to the rest, so even if you dislike chemistry, you can manage.
As for other engineering courses, civil and structural engineering only have a minimum of chemistry in them. You should be fine for engineering if you do well in physics and mathematics, those are the only real requirements.

Answer 5

Chemistry is only essential in things like chemical engineering, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals...

Other engineering fields are not chemistry-based, such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering. At my college, all engineering students must take Chemistry 101 their first semester. After that, no more chemistry unless you choose it as an elective.

See, I hated physics, but loved chemistry. Thus, I chose chemical engineering.

My suggested majors for you would be: mechanical engineering, civil engineering, physics... All are heavily physics-based.

Good luck!

Answer 6

you can definitely take mechanical engineering... for the chemistry issue --- it has only a little chemistry you'll have to take up... but the electrical part of physics that you don't like might be a problem... you will have to design machines and you have to know its electrical properties... or else....

you will be a good civil engineer, if you're really good in physics...

Answer 7

Love Physics, Hate Chemistry......
I think you mustn't hate Chemistry, may be it's hard for you but no problem at all, cause :
1. If you Preferred to Mechanical Engineering, absolutely important, but it's only as a basic as a correlation of each Discipline subject in every mechanical engineering, as correlation with Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, material, air conditioning, Turbine, etc
so i advice you, better to attempt as hard as possible even you not expert in chemistry but at least you understand chemistry correlation with engineering mechanical.
2. Okay, in mechanical engineering chemistry applied not as much as physics, but it correlated in every reaction to process of mechanical engineering

Answer 8

Well, finally somebody I can relate to =D
To be honest, I'm kinda treading down the same path, engineering is just awesome, but them formulae are kinda necessary... However, take my word that it's doable, just focus, keep your eye on the ball and well... you'll do juuuust great :)

Electrons etc. aren't of vital importance, however a firm understanding of those principles comes in handy no matter what you're doing.

Answer 9

AEROSPACE! Mechanical Engineering requires 2 semisters of Chemistry, while Aerospace Engineering only needs 1. (At least at ASU). Mechanical Engineers study material properties and chemical reactivity, which relies heavilly on chemistry. Depending on your aerospace focus, you can virtually never use chemistry (like aerodynamics), while other focuses can rely heavilly on it (like propulsion).

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