Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)

Chemical engineering. Pure science, applied to real world problems

We train engineers capable of solving the greatest global challenges. You will apply the fundamental principles of physics and chemistry, and specialised disciplines such as bio and nanotechnology to key problems in our community. You will analyse and design processes, plants and control systems for productivity, safety and sustainability.

You could work as a process engineer recovering iron ore from raw mine feed, you could develop sustainable biofuel production for remote communities, or you could work to remove harmful metals and substances from groundwater.

What is chemical engineering? Chemical Engineering is about designing efficient processes to produce, utilise and transform materials and energy. Chemical engineers work in a vast range of industries. This includes large-scale industries such as mineral processing, water production and energy generation. Chemical engineers are also integral to the manufacturing of consumer products such as food, beverage, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Course overview

Learn critical technical and engineering skills by studying courses in:

• heat transfer and design of energy systems
• thermodynamics
• mass transfer and separation processes
• fluid mechanics
• kinetics and reaction engineering
• green engineering and sustainability processes

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language 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.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Chemical engineers work in a wide range of industries. Roles are flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development. Or you might prefer a leadership role managing people and projects.

Create products like plastics, fertilisers, consumables, pharmaceuticals and paints. You might also work to develop fields such as clean water generation, environmental control, resource utilisation, minerals processing, renewable energy, waste management and recycling.

Engineering is the most commonly held degree of the highest performing Fortune 500 CEOs. The CEOs of companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Tesla Motors are all engineers.

Professional outcomes:

• biotechnology engineer
• chemical engineer
• chemical safety manager
• environmental remediation engineer
• mineral processing engineer
• process engineer
• water treatment designer