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Description

The Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science combined degree program is offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment and the Faculty of Science. This program provides students with the opportunity to undertake concurrent study in Chemical Engineering and Science with a major in Chemistry (Advanced Materials) and complete two awards. In general, a combined degree program offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. At the same time, it recognises the increasing need for students to graduate with multidisciplinary skills.

The Chemistry (Advanced Materials) major is the only Bachelor of Science major available in this program. 


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Program Learning Outcomes as per those for the single degree programs.

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 10:31 pm
Program code40352
AQF level

Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Selection Rank
LocationSelection Rank
Callaghan Campus75.00-

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Recommended studiesHSC Mathematics Extension 1. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Chemistry or Physics preferred).
Term typeSemesters
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Admission information

Admission requirements

Admission to this program is available to Australian citizens and residents only.

 

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

 

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

 

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

 

 

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English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Compulsory program requirements

Industrial Experience is a compulsory requirement of the program. It includes 4 weeks undertaken as part of your in program career-ready placement experience (ENGG3000), and an additional 8 weeks (totaling 12 weeks).Students are encouraged to obtain and to report on a substantial block of this experience at one time, but several shorter periods, of not less than 2 weeks duration, will be accepted.

Further information on industrial experience is available here.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

400 units

Program duration

5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 12 years maximum.

Program requirements

For all combined programs and in accordance with the Program Management Procedure Manual - Coursework, the Core and minimum requirements for each single degree component must be met in each combined program. This has been done economically, exploiting overlaps where possible, so that accreditation of either program is not compromised.

The Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science program is a five year program, students are required to complete a total of 400 units, which is comprised of:

  • 320 units of Core courses
  • 60 units of courses for the Major (20 units of Core courses also count towards the major for a total of 80 units):
    • 40 units of Compulsory courses 
    • 20 units chosen from the course list; and
  • 20 units of Electives. 

The Chemistry (Advanced Materials) major is the only Bachelor of Science Major available in this program. 

No more than 120 units can be taken at 1000 level; and at least 40 units must be taken at each level from the 2000 level and above for this program. 

Elective Pathway

An Elective pathway gives students the opportunity to broaden their skills and knowledge in their own or another engineering discipline; or specialise in areas such as business, maths or science; or undertake study overseas. Please be aware of the 120 unit maximum for 1000 level courses in your program when selecting your Elective pathway.

Step-out Information

The program has a duration of 5 years full time (or part time equivalent). It is possible for a student to 'step out' with a single degree award only and not complete the combined program they are enrolled in. In order to do this, a student would be required to complete all the single degree requirements for their preferred degree and may be required to complete any omitted courses that are not included in the combined degree.Omitted Courses:

  • Bachelor of Science core course STAT1070 Statistics for the Sciences (10 units) has been omitted from the program in lieu of core course STAT2110 Engineering Statistics (10 units). 
  • Bachelor of Science core courses SCIE3001A Transdisciplinary Capstone: Planning & Implementing (10 units) and SCIE3001B Transdisciplinary Capstone: Implementing & Communicating (10 units) have been omitted from the program in lieu of core courses CHEE4975A Chemical Engineering Research A (10 units) and CHEE4975B Chemical Engineering Research B (10 units).

A student wishing to 'step out' with a single degree from this combined program should contact their Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for further information. 

Mathematics Pathways 

Students who do not meet the enrolment requisite for MATH1110 must take MATH1002 Foundational Studies in Mathematics. For these students MATH1002 will count for 10 units of electives. Students undertaking this pathway will need to be aware of the 1000 level unit restrictions when enrolling in their remaining elective courses.

Physics Pathways

Students may count PHYS1205 in lieu of PHYS1210 with Program Convenor approval.

  • Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.
  • Please note that if you undertake courses that are not in your approved program, you will be liable for additional fees for those courses. This is in addition to the fees associated with your normal program of study.

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Transition arrangements

As programs are regularly reviewed and updated, some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, which may require transition arrangements.

Students affected by changes to their program are advised to review any documentation contained in the "Additional documents" section in the first instance. Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au). 


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CHEE1000Process Engineering Principles
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM1010Introductory Chemistry I
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Winter - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
CHEM1020Introductory Chemistry II
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGG1003Introduction to Procedural Programming
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
10 units
ENGG1500Introduction to Professional Engineering
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
10 units
MATH1110Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
MATH1120Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
PHYS1210Advanced Physics I
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SCIE1001Professional Scientific Thinking
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
SCIE1002Multidisciplinary Laboratories
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
CHEE2325Thermodynamics of Chemical Processes
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE2695Energy Transfer and Technologies
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE2825Chemical and Renewables Engineering Laboratory
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE2935Resource and Energy Optimisation
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE2945Particle and Resources Engineering
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGG2300Engineering Fluid Mechanics
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGG2500Sustainable Engineering Practice
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
MATH2310Calculus of Science and Engineering
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SCIE2002Interdisciplinary Challenges
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
STAT2110Engineering Statistics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE3325Chemical Reactor Design
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE3425Chemical Process Safety
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE3735Mass Transfer Processes
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE3745Process Modelling and Separation Processes
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE3825Chemical Engineering Laboratory 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENGG3000Engineering Work Integrated LearningNot currently offered10 units
ENGG3500Managing Engineering Projects
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
10 units
CHEE4475Dynamic Process Simulations and Control
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE4945ADesign Project A
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE4945BDesign Project B
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE4975AChemical Engineering Research A
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE4975BChemical Engineering Research B
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Chemistry (Advanced Materials) Major

Chemistry (Advanced Materials)

Compulsory

Complete the following Compulsory Courses.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CHEM1010Introductory Chemistry I
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Winter - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
CHEM1020Introductory Chemistry II
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM2110Applied Analytical Chemistry
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM2210Materials Chemistry
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM2410Physical Chemistry
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM3110Instrumental Chemical Analysis
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
3000 Level Course List

Complete 20 units from the following course list.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CHEM3210Functional Materials
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM3410Energy and Materials
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM3580Colloids, Interfaces and Soft Matter
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Electives

Electives 20 unit requirement

Complete 20 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them.

20 units

Honours

The Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) component of this combined degree program uses the WAM as a measure for determining Honours. Please refer to the Bachelor Honours Policy for further detailed information.

A Bachelor of Science (Honours) is also available to meritorious students, as an extra year of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

For further information on Honours, please contact the Program Convenor or your Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au). 


Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


International students

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science

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