RMIT University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationRMIT's Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) will equip you with the skills and knowlege to design sustainable processes and products for the benefit of society, businesses and the environment.
In this chemical engineering degree, you’ll cover the application of chemical sciences, physics, and biological sciences and technology, to design and improve industrial processes such as water purification, food production and processing, or to develop products such as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.
Delivery mode
RMIT University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
- a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL)
- or equivalent studies.
AND
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
- or equivalent studies.
Applicant with Vocational Education and Training study
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your highest completed qualification:
- Advanced Diploma: 81
- Diploma: 72
- Certificate IV: 54
Applicant with Higher Education study
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility.
You must have satisfactorily completed at least four courses (subjects) (0.5 EFTSL) at an Australian undergraduate level (or overseas equivalent). You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.
I am an applicant with Work and Life Experience
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.
Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Chemical Engineer
A Chemical Engineer designs processes for turning chemical materials into useable products. You might examine the chemical properties of materials...
Composites Engineer
A Composites Engineer designs, develops, and tests composite materials used in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction....
Materials Engineer
A Materials Engineer designs, develops, and tests materials used in various products and manufacturing processes. They focus on improving materials...
Petrochemical Engineer
A Petrochemical Engineer designs and develops processes for producing petrochemicals from oil and natural gas. You might work in industrial setting...
Process Engineer
A Process Engineer develops equipment and machinery used in the manufacturing industry. You might create equipment used to make new products or mak...
Pharmaceutical Engineer
Pharmaceutical Engineers formulate and produce medications and pharmaceutical products as well as vaccines and cosmetics. They can be involved in r...
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