Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical)

Bachelor (Honours)

Chemical engineers solve and manage real-world challenges to create a sustainable future. They take raw materials from the world around us and determine how we can turn them into products for daily use.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

334791, 082074C

Intake Months

Jul, Feb

International Fees

$51,000 per year / $204,000 total

ATAR

80

About this course

Solve global challenges

Chemical engineers solve and manage real-world challenges to create a sustainable future. They take raw materials from the world around us and determine how we can turn them into products for daily use. Ranging across fields, chemical engineers can craft plant-based food alternatives, design clean mineral processing methods to conserve natural resources, revolutionise medicine, and aid in developing sustainable energy resources.

The University of Adelaide is the only South Australian university in the world's top 50 for Computer Science and Engineering*.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) is interactive from the very first year. You'll work with award-winning and industry-connected researchers and teachers as you:

use knowledge and skills from engineering, chemistry, maths and biology to produce innovative solutions to fuel, food, and pharmaceutical issues
learn how results in the lab scale up for commercial production
learn beyond the classroom by undertaking projects with external groups such as Engineers Without Borders
benefit from tours, projects, and placements with companies like PepsiCo, Smiths Crisps, Jurlique, and BHP
complete an eight-week practical experience.

Majors are available in:

Career pathways

You could pioneer biodegradable plastics through innovative packaging solutions. You might design water purification systems for communities in need by turning saltwater into fresh water. Perhaps you will contribute to developing affordable medications for neglected diseases or revolutionise tissue regeneration techniques.

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Ranked #50 in the world for computer science and engineering^
Graduates qualify for professional membership with Engineers Australia and IChemE
Showcase your work and network with future employers at Ingenuity

^Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject, 2022

Course structure

The first two years of the academic program are spent developing an understanding of the foundation subjects of chemical engineering, which are increasingly put into practice in the third and fourth years via major design, research and experimental projects.

A major is a great way to specialise and pursue topics of interest without narrowing future career options. All graduates of this degree-irrespective of their major-qualify as chemical engineers, and can pursue a career in any specialist field within the profession. Majors are available across the following areas: Food and Beverage Engineering, Minerals Processing, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Renewable Energy.

Students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.

Program Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this program were informed by the University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes, Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies and the characteristics of the Adelaide Engineering graduate.

Graduates of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) will be able to:

Contribute to the design of creative, sustainable, economic and safe solutions, which satisfy the objectives of clients and stakeholders.
Demonstrate a broad, theory-based understanding of the mathematical, natural and physical sciences underpinning engineering practice, and evaluate the differences between theoretical and applied system behaviour.
Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the computer and information sciences that underpin engineering practice.
Demonstrate a substantial and contemporary body-of-knowledge of engineering methods, tools and processes for a specific discipline, complemented by relevant knowledge from related disciplines.
Professionally and ethically conduct themselves and their work, respecting the communities and cultural norms within which that work is carried out.
Communicate objectively and effectively, in written and oral forms, to lay and expert audiences.
Apply critical and independent thinking to make sound judgements, based on evidence, theory and logical reasoning.
Maintain and develop knowledge of advancements in engineering practice and research in the specific discipline, and apply this knowledge innovatively when devising solutions
Be an effective, emotionally and culturally intelligent team member, with leadership potential.
Apply a systems approach to managing and developing solutions to complex problems.

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Adelaide.

80.2%

Overall satisfaction

88.3%

Skill scale

73.9%

Teaching scale

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