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Page 1: Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical 2017 ... - Australia · graduate membership of Engineers Australia. ... Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) degree is accredited

2017Undergraduate

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours)

Chemical engineering at RMIT brings together engineering science with engineering practice and design, providing a practical and vocational focus that is well recognised by industry.This program covers the application of chemical, physics and biological sciences and technology for the design and improvement of industrial processes.

You’ll learn how to make the processing industries work more efficiently and minimise their environmental impact by using less energy and producing less waste.

As a chemical engineer, you may be involved in water purification, food production and processing, or developing products such as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

You’ll design and develop ways in which raw materials, such as minerals and oil, are converted into useful products including composites, petrol, plastics and paper.

You’ll discover how chemical engineering is important to health and wellbeing, as technology is applied to make vaccines and drugs.

Full-time: 4 years Part-time may be available

DURATION

Program snapshotProgram code: BH079

For local fee information:

rmit.edu.au/programs/fees

FEES

Semester 1: VTAC vtac.edu.au

Semester 2: Direct to RMIT rmit.edu.au/programs/ apply/direct

City campus

LOCATION

Info Corner

330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street) Melbourne VIC 3000

Tel. +61 3 9925 2260

CONTACT

ATAR (2016: 76.45)

SELECTION MODE

HOW TO APPLY

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh079

Industry connectionsIn the final year of your studies you’ll undertake a major project that is either industry-based or simulates an industrial situation. You’ll work with industry leaders using the theory and practical experience gained through the program to solve a problem.

In order to graduate from this program you must complete a minimum 12 weeks of engineering industry experience. This allows you to gain first-hand experience in an engineering practice environment under the supervision of a practising professional engineer. The nature and timing of this engineering experience can take a range of forms.

Opportunities exist for an overseas work placement of between six and 12 months (this satisfies the work experience requirement). These placements are normally taken during a one-year break in the middle or at the end of the third year of the degree.

RMIT students have worked for organisations such as Basell, BP, Cadbury, Cryovac, CSL, CUB, ExxonMobil, Kraft, Moldflow and Rio Tinto.

International opportunitiesYou can spend one or two semesters in universities in Canada, the USA, Mexico, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, China and Korea. You can also undertake industry work experience with some of the world’s leading companies in Europe.

Chemical engineering is a truly international career. The RMIT program is recognised around the world, and many Australian companies provide the opportunity for engineers to travel.

Career outlookIn Australia, the major employment areas are:

– the chemical, petroleum and petrochemical industries

– the 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.

Professional recognitionThis program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of the program are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Full membership as a professional engineer may be obtained after an appropriate period of professional practice.

Australia is one of 15 countries that are signatories to the International Engineering Alliance, also known as the Washington Accord, for professional engineers. The qualification of graduates from this degree is recognised in all countries that are signatories to the Accord.

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), based in the UK, is the primary international professional society for the chemical engineer. The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) degree is accredited by IChemE, UK, at the BEng level.

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This information is designed for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this publication is accurate and current at the date of printing. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the RMIT University website before lodging your application. Visit www.rmit.edu.au.

RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A. RMIT Registered Training Organisation code: 3046. Prepared May 2016.

Year 1 Engineering Practice 1 (Skills for Engineering)

Chemical Engineering Fundamentals

Chemistry of Materials 1

Engineering Mathematics B

Chemical Engineering Design

Chemistry of Materials 2

Mathematics and Statics

University elective

Year 2 Process Principles

Fluid Flow and Particle Mechanics

Process Thermodynamics

Mathematics for Engineers

Numerical Methods/ Statistics for Engineers

Heat and Mass Transfer

Reaction Engineering

Biochemical Engineering

Year 3 Engineering Experimental Investigations

Transfer Processes

Environmental and Hazard Analysis

Chemical Engineering Specialisation

Process Systems Design

Process Plant Design and Economics

Process Control and Simulation

University elective

Year 4 Process Systems Integration

Research Project University elective

Design Project Advanced Chemical Engineering Specialisation 2

Advanced Chemical Engineering Specialisation 3

Compulsory courses University electives

Program structure

RMIT’s approach is well recognised by industry and brings together engineering science with engineering practice and design. RMIT’s well-equipped laboratories prepare you for the workplace.

This program encourages project planning, critical thinking, and interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills. Problem-solving using a sustainability approach is applied in many project-based courses, so you learn how to improve the efficiency of process industries and how to minimise their environmental and social impact.

Year 1Your skills in chemistry and mathematics are furthered. You are introduced to the fundamentals of chemical engineering (mass and energy balance) and the design of chemical processes.

Year 2You will develop your knowledge of core chemical engineering areas such as fluid flow, reaction engineering, biochemical engineering, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

Year 3 You’ll hone your skills in environmental, safety and economic analysis of processes, design of process equipment, and control schemes.

Year 4Your core chemical engineering skills are consolidated and applied in a major process design project. In third and fourth years you’ll specialise in environmental, metallurgical or petroleum engineering.

Entrance requirementsSuccessful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

Prerequisites

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in Chemistry and in Mathematical Methods (CAS); and a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL).

Additional information

Non-Year 12 applicants may submit additional information if they would like it to be considered. For semester 1 intake, this can be completed through the VTAC Personal Statement online. For semester 2 intake, this can be completed through the personal statement in the Apply Direct application.