Program handbook

Description

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. Chemical engineering is concerned with the processing of gases, liquids and solids for the purpose of producing everyday products from toothpaste to steel. Chemical engineers also apply their skills to solving problems in many fields including the emerging fields of biotechnology, microfluids and nanotechnology and the environmental sector.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Comprehensive, theory based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline
  • Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
  • Ethical conduct and professional accountability
  • Effective oral and/or written communication in professional and lay domains
  • Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour
  • Professional use and management of information
  • Orderly management of self and professional conduct
  • Effective team membership and team leadership
  • Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline
  • In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
  • Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
  • Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
  • Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
  • Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
  • Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
  • Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes

Details

Information correct as atApr 19, 2024 12:53 pm
Program code12284
AQF level

Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree

Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 4 years full-time.
Selection Rank

This program was not offered in 2021, there is currently no commencing student profile available.

Find out more about Selection Ranks

Term typeSemesters
Fees
  • International students - AUD42,155 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
    Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code018788M

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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

Requirements for qualification of this award include completion of at least 12 weeks of industrial experience of a nature acceptable to the College Board. 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 at:  http://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/governance-and-leadership/faculties-and-schools/faculty-of-engineering-and-built-environment/student-resources/industrial-experience


Professional recognition

Engineers Australia

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia, and many other affiliated international organisations, through the Washington Accord. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) are eligible to apply for membership to Engineers Australia.

Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom

This program is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK), and many other affiliated international organisations, through the Washington Accord. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) are eligible to apply for membership to the Institution of Chemical Engineers.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

320 units

Program duration

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) program is a four year program, students are requied to complete 320 units, which is comprised of:

  • 240 units of core courses;
  • 30 units from the Chemical Engineering course list*;
  • 20 units of Chemistry core courses;
  • 10 units of Physics core courses;and
  • 20 units of elective courses. 

*Please refer to the Teach-out Arrangements document for further information.  

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

Electives

An elective 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 electives.

Additional Information

  • Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Academic 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.

Additional Information

  • Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Academic 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.

Additional documents


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 Academic Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).  


Program structure

Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.

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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
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
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
MATH2310Calculus of Science and Engineering
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 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
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
ENGG4500Engineering ComplexityNot currently offered10 units

Chemistry Core

Choose either CHEM1010 and CHEM1020 or CHEM1010 and CHEM1120.

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
CHEM1120Chemistry for the Life Sciences II
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units

Chemical Engineering Course List

Choose 30 units from the following course list. Please note core course MATH2470 has been replaced by 10 units from the course list.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CHEM2410Physical Chemistry
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE3690Environ. Process Technology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEE4510Project Management and Innovation in Process IndustriesNot currently offered10 units

Physics Core Courses

Students may choose to undertake PHYS1210 in lieu of PHYS1205, with Program Convenor approval.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PHYS1205Fundamentals of Engineering Physics
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
PHYS1210Advanced Physics I
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 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 Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) uses the WAM as a measure for determining Honours. Please refer to the Bachelor Honours Policy here for further detailed information.


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.