Overview
Chemical Engineering involves researching, developing and improving properties of products we use every day through the selection of raw materials, the design of chemical processes, and improving the conditions for production. It's about taking projects from inception as a research proposal, through product development and on to commercialisation and manufacture. … For more content click the Read More button below.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3707 - Engineering (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 168 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Discipline (Depth) Electives
Level 1 Prescribed Electives6 Units of Credit:
Discipline Electives (Single Degree Mode)
Breadth Electives
Practice Electives
Recommended Level 1 Elective
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Additional Information
Further Requirements
Students are expected to possess a calculator having exponential capabilities, however, more advanced calculators and personal computers, will be found useful.
Students of both Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry are advised to have a copy of Perry J H Ed. Chemical Engineers Handbook 6th Ed. McGraw-Hill. This book is used extensively for most courses and units.
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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