Why study chemical engineering at UoN?

Through the Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) you will have access to world-class facilities and be taught by highly respected teaching staff who play an active role within the industry. Practical experience is built into the degree and you will undertake an industry-related project in your final year.

Many of the products that we use everyday such as face cream, fuels, pharmaceuticals and paper are created through the work of chemical engineers. They are experts in applying the principles of chemistry to change raw materials into useful products.

Chemical engineers draw upon the vast and powerful science of chemistry to solve a wide range of problems. While very comfortable with chemistry, their role is far-reaching, and, like all engineers, they use mathematics, science, and creativity to overcome technical problems in a safe and economical fashion. Chemical engineers need to be extremely versatile and able to handle a wide range of technical problems.

Chemical engineering is at the forefront of efforts to address the most significant issues facing the international community in the 21st Century, the provision of potable water, overcoming greenhouse gas emissions, and the establishment of clean energy sources. By turning raw matter into something we can use, chemical engineers create and improve consumer products, solving problems that stand in the way of improving nearly everything we use, while also applying their skills to solve environmental problems. Especially in the emerging fields of biotechnology, microfluidics and nanotechnology.

Gain real-world experience

You will complete industrial experience during your degree and will have the opportunity to undertake an industry-related project in your final year of study. Find out more

Graduating with Honours

With increasing competition in all sectors of employment, students who graduate with Honours have a distinct advantage. It is often considered by employers as an added skill and has been used by previous graduates to pursue higher positions and salaries. Find out more

Careers in chemical engineering

Chemical engineers work in chemical plants manufacturing products like plastics, fertilizers, consumables, pharmaceuticals and paints. They also play a major role in the developing fields of environmental control, resource utilisation, renewable energy, waste management, recycling, new materials development, biotechnology and semiconductor production. Find out more

Combined degrees

There are a range of combined degree options if you're interested in a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer).

The following combinations can be completed in five years, when you study full-time:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)/Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)/Bachelor of Mathematics
• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)/Bachelor of Science

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Gain real-world experience

You will complete industrial experience during your degree and will have the opportunity to undertake an industry-related project in your final year of study.

Through the degree, you will build practical skills through utilising world-class facilities and accessing the knowledge of an international teaching team who maintain an active role within the industry.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) is accredited nationally and internationally, and you are encouraged to internationalise your degree by participating in the University's exchange program.

Graduating with Honours

With increasing competition in all sectors of employment, students who graduate with Honours have a distinct advantage. It is often considered by employers as an added skill and has been used by previous graduates to pursue higher positions and salaries. You can develop and carry out research on a topic of interest, potentially leading to further academic study such as a PhD.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) uses the WAM as a measure for determining Honours.
There are three levels of Honours.

Honours Class 1 - you will require a minimum WAM of 77 and a minimum mark of 75 in the research courses (at least 30 units).

Honours Class II, Division 1 - you will require a minimum WAM of 72 and a minimum mark of 65 in the research courses (at least 30 units).

Honours Class II, Division 2 - you will require a minimum WAM of 67 and a minimum mark of 65 in the research courses (at least 30 units).

Performance is based on a three year WAM where 2000, 3000 and 4000 level courses are weighted.

To calculate your WAM download this PDF

To find out more about Honours, contact the UoN Enquiries, 02 4921 5000.

Careers in chemical engineering

Chemical engineers work in chemical plants manufacturing products like plastics, fertilizers, consumables, pharmaceuticals and paints. They also play a major role in the developing fields of environmental control, resource utilisation, renewable energy, waste management, recycling, new materials development, biotechnology and semiconductor production.

As populations boom and the global supply of resources and energy dwindles, the demand for chemical engineers increases, making your options almost endless and the challenges highly rewarding.

As a chemical engineer you could:

• Contribute to the development and manufacture of 'smart' products using advanced science and technology like nanotechnology, cryogenics and zero-gravity processing; participate in the growing advanced biomanufacturing industry underpinning developments in biotechnology, food processing and pharmaceuticals.
• Do the environment a favour and drive the development of environmentally clean technologies for manufacturing and power generation
• Chemical engineers can also be found in the worlds of banking, insurance, public relations, politics, patent law, media and even in space exploration.

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by Engineers Australia, the Professional Engineers Board, Singapore, and the Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom and other affiliated international organisations.

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