Career Readiness
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) prepares graduates for diverse careers with national and global organisations across a variety of dynamic settings. Employment opportunities exist across a vast range of industries, including food and beverage, oil and gas, materials, environmental and technology, while many chemical engineers also go on to manage companies, start their own businesses or work in consulting.
For information about career opportunities in science, see Bachelor of Science.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Industry Placement
As part of the engineering degree, students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.
Professional Accreditation
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia .
The degree programme has been accredited by IChemE .
Potential careers
Laboratory Manager,
Laboratory Technician,
Advanced Materials Engineer,
Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry,
Material Scientist,
Materials Engineer,
Astrophysicist,
Minerals Processing Engineer,
Beverage Technologist,
Nanotechnologist,
Natural Resource Manager,
Natural Resource Planner,
Chemical Engineer,
Optics Materials Engineer,
Organic Chemical Engineer,
Composites Engineer,
Petrochemical Engineer,
Pharmaceutical Engineering,
Pharmaceutical Scientist,
Conservation Officer,
Conservation Scientist,
Process Engineer,
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