Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy

Curtin University

Australia, Perth

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Curtin University

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

043753C

Campuses

Curtin Perth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Feb-2025

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,383 / year

Next Intake 26-Feb-2025

Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy

About

Grounded in chemistry and environmental science, this double degree will give you comprehensive skills in improving industrial procedures in the mining sector.

Youll also learn environmental considerations, and graduate ready to take a leading role in developing processes that extract, convert and recover materials and metals.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

Why study

Strong and active alumni provide excellent networking opportunities in the profession.
Practical course with hands-on experience and job-ready capabilities and substantial industry exposure through many industrial expert guest lecturers.
Multicultural environment with a diversity of staff and students.
Extremely flexible engineering program offering job opportunities within chemical, petroleum, mineral, pharmaceutical, food and other processing industries in Australia and internationally.
Active participation of local process industries provides practical flavour to graduate students.

Student profile

View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

Professional recognition

Upon graduation and after four years of approved experience, you will be eligible to become a Corporate Member of Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers.

After graduation and 12 weeks of appropriate and recorded work experience, you will also be eligible for membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

apply scientific, process and metallurgical engineering principles to process engineering design and development, including sound risk management, environmental and occupational health and safety practice

think critically and creatively to generate innovative and optimum solutions

identify, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of sources to optimise process engineering design and development

communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose

use appropriate information, process and metallurgical technologies (recognising their advantages and limitations) in the design and development of sustainable process systems

engage in continuous education, training and research, and take control of their own learning and development

recognise and apply international standards and best practice in process and metallurgical engineering

demonstrate respect for cultural diversity

be â€˜career readyâ€™ for the process engineering profession, demonstrate leadership qualities, and work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate with 60%

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

Career

Careers

Building consultant
Draftsperson
Architect*

* After completing the Master of Architecture.

Industries

Building and construction
Local Government

Further Study

Master of Architecture

Fee Information

⁺estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,383

How to Apply

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment – a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.