TOM PERFREMENTBE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
WHAT DO CHEMICAL ENGINEERS DO?Chemical engineers design, create and optimise the systems and equipment used in chemical, industrial, biological and environmental processes. They produce a range of materials, from fuels and fertilisers to processed foods, beer and wine, polymers, and pharmaceuticals.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESYou could work in water treatment and recycling,
environmental management, energy and
petrochemical industries, research, from molecular
level up to full heavy-industry scale. Chemical
engineers may be involved in the manufacture and
commercialisation of products such as
nanomaterials, energy, food and clean water, or in
designing systems and processes to manage
environmental impacts.
“I was drawn towards the numerical, problem solving nature of engineering, yet it was my interest in chemistry and the ability of chemical engineers to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, which led me to choose the ‘universal engineering’ field
– chemical engineering. Undertaking a chemical engineering degree at UNSW has already provided me with priceless skills and I am looking forward to a stimulating and rewarding career.”
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Chemical engineering bridges the study of the
chemical and physical sciences with engineering.
The major areas of chemical engineering activities
are: the design and development of chemical
processes and equipment; optimisation and control
of industrial operations; plant operation and
management; and environmental management and
pollution control. Management, critical analysis and
economics are very important components of the
undergraduate training.
So what's this degree all about?
YOUR CAREERunPACKED*
UNSW ENGINEERINGNot only are we the largest engineering faculty in
Australia with the widest choice of degrees through
our nine schools, we also have 65 years of experience,
passionate academics, brilliant engineering
researchers and partnerships with government and
industry, both here and overseas. It’s no wonder we
are the #1 engineering faculty in the country.*
APPLICATION INFORMATIONFor everything you need to know about applying to
UNSW Engineering, including scholarships and our
alternative entry options, visit our faculty website at
engineering.unsw.edu.au
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CHEMICAL ENGINEERING T: +61 2 9385 4319 E: [email protected]: che.unsw.edu.auFB: UNSWChemEng
Copyright: Faculty of Engineering, UNSW Australia, August 2014. The information in this publication is correct as at August 2014. The University reserves the right to make alterations to any matter contained within this publication without notice. CRICOS Provider no: 00098G*Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences 2014.
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Chemical engineers are some of the most flexible and
highly employable graduates, working across many
industries. This degree not only provides students with
valuable technical skills but also analytical and problem-
solving skills to help them work effectively as part of any
team. Take this degree alone or you could combine it with
a second degree.
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGEThere are no prerequisites but you’ll be at an advantage if
you have studied HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2,
Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Studies. If you are
unsure about your level of knowledge please contact us.
Bridging Courses are available – check out our website for
more information.
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCEWe love to produce graduates who are ready to hit the
ground running, so we make it a compulsory part of their
degree to complete at least 60 days of approved industrial
experience. Students need to find their own industrial
training places within Australia or overseas and are given
the option to combine study with their industrial placement
in fourth year.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONThe BE (Hons) in Chemical Engineering is professionally
accredited by both Engineers Australia and the Institution of
Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
SAMPLE DEGREE OUTLINE CODE UNITS OF CREDIT
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1Maths 1A or Higher Maths 1A
MATH1131 MATH1141
6 6
Physics 1 or Higher Physics 1A
PHYS1121 PHYS1131
6 6
Engineering Material and Chemistry or Chemistry 1A
MATS1101 CHEM1011
6 6
Engineering Design and Innovation ENGG1000 6
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2Maths 1B or Higher Maths 1B
MATH1231 MATH1241
6 6
Computing for Engineers or Computing 1A
ENGG1811 COMP1911
6 6
Engineering Chemistry or Chemistry 1B
CEIC1001 CHEM1021
6 6
First Year Elective ELECTIVE 6
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1Numerical Method and Statistics MATH2089 6
Material and Energy Systems CEIC2000 6
Industrial Chemistry for Chemical Engineers CEIC2004 6
Fluid and Particle Mechanics CEIC2001 6
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2Engineering Mathematics 2E MATH2019 6
General Education GEN ED 6
Reaction Engineering CEIC2005 6
Heat and Mass Transfer CEIC2002 6
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1Process Modelling and Analysis CEIC3000 6
Advanced Thermodynamics and Separation CEIC3001 6
General Education GEN ED 6
Chemical Engineering Lab CEIC3003 6
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2Process Equipment Design CEIC3004 6
Process Plant Design CEIC3005 6
Process Dynamics and Control CEIC3006 6
Experimental Practice CEIC3002 6
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1Process Design Project CIEC4001 12
Thesis A CEIC4002 6
Professional Elective ELECTIVE 6
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2Environment and Sustainability CIEC4000 6
Thesis B or Advanced Thesis*
CIEC4003 CIEC4006
6 12
Professional Elective ELECTIVE 6
Professional Elective* ELECTIVE 6
GRADUATE WITH HONOURSOur Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree is competitive
and challenging, and requires students to perform at a high
level to graduate. This ensures graduates are equipped with
the skills and knowledge for a successful career as a
professional engineer.
Information provided about subjects, units, courses and any arrangements for courses including staffing, are an expression of intent only and are not to be taken as a firm offer or undertaking. The School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW reserves the right to discontinue or vary such subjects, units, courses, or arrangements or staffing at any time without notice and to impose limitations on enrolment in any course.
*Advanced Thesis replaces Thesis B and one Professional Elective.
BE (HONS) IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LENGTH OF STUDY: 4 years UAC CODE: 425550 2014 CUT-OFF: 91.00
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGWe are a foundation school of UNSW with 65 years
experience providing quality chemical engineering
education to thousands of students.
• Close links with key industrial, commercial and
professional organisations
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical
Engineering degree is professionally accredited
by Engineers Australia
• Degrees incorporate a strong emphasis on
practical problem solving
• Exciting and innovative student projects and
industry-based training
• Ranked among the top chemical engineering
schools in Australia
• We have three full-time female professors, the
highest in any chemical engineering school in
Australia, and an active Women in Engineering
program linking undergraduates with female
engineers in government and industry
DEGREE OPTIONS
Dual Degrees:
You can combine your Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) with a number of degrees from across
the University, including Arts, Commerce, Law,
Science and Biomedical Engineering.
For the latest on your dual degree options, visit
engineering.unsw.edu.au or search the online
handbook at handbook.unsw.edu.au
Alternatives:
Check out the table below for the other programs
offered at the School of Chemical Engineering.
ALTERNATIVE DEGREES YEARS UAC CODE
BE (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry
4 years 425550
Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) in Food Technology
4 years 425600
Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) in Nutrition
4 years 425600
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