This degree gives you the skills and knowledge to use chemical, physics and biological sciences and technology to design and improve industrial processes. These can include water purification, food production and processing, or product development.
You will learn to make processes more efficient and minimise their environmental impact by using less energy and producing less waste. You will also design new ways to convert raw materials, such as minerals and oil, into products like composites, petrol, plastics and paper.
Future opportunities:
Chemical engineering professionals are becoming vital as processing industries strive to become more efficient and reduce their environmental impact. This includes in:
- Chemical, petroleum and petrochemical industries
- Food industry
- Water
- Environmental management and pollution control
- Mineral and metallurgical industries
- Plastics/polymers
- Biomaterials and diagnostic agents
- Pharmaceuticals and vaccines
- Cosmetics
- Electricity and gas utilisation
- Research and development
- Project design and consulting
Further study options:
Entry requirements:
- Year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS (Academic) minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) or equivalent
Start Date:
Locations: Adelaide,Gold Coast,Melbourne,Perth,Sydney
Length of course: 4 years full time years full time
Course Fee (AUD): $38,000–43,000 per year
Note: These pricing details were correct at the time of publication. Please check with the university for any changes.
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