The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationChemical engineers play a critical role in transforming raw materials into useful products such as healthy foods, clean water, metals, medicines, and sustainable energy.
Drawing on detailed process development, modeling, and systems thinking, chemical engineers apply new approaches and big-picture thinking to reduce waste and energy consumption.
In this hands-on specialization, you'll explore topics including energy and mass flows, safety and sustainability, and the possibilities of interconnected systems.
You will benefit from the insights and expertise of world-leading researchers and highly-qualified academic staff. With practical projects, guest lecturers from industry, internships, and placements with leading engineering companies, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and industry connections needed to transition from university to the workplace.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Studying Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended as students will have increased flexibility in their studies.
Recent secondary education
You're a recent secondary student if you've completed secondary education in the current year or previous 2 years. This includes secondary education completed in Australia or overseas at a school, TAFE, or other VET or higher education provider.
Australian Year 12: If you're currently studying Year 12 in Australia and you’re eligible for an ATAR, this will be used as your entry score.
Higher education study
If your highest level of study is in higher education (such as at university), you can be assigned a selection rank based on:
- your level of study (such as bachelor's or master's level)
- the duration of your study
- your grade point average (GPA).
Once you've completed 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent) at bachelor level or higher, your selection rank will be based on this study only – even if your rank from another qualification is higher.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
You can be assigned a selection rank based on Vocational and Education Training (VET) study if your highest level of study is a competency-based or graded:
- AQF Certificate III (completed)
- AQF Certificate IV (completed)
- AQF Diploma
- sub-bachelor level study (based on the level and duration of study, and your grade point average).
Work and life experience
If you left secondary education more than 2 years ago and haven't done any VET or higher education study, you can be assigned a selection rank based on:
- previous secondary education
- post-secondary professional and para-professional qualifications and service
- the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) or employment experience, as long as you're over 18 and not a current Year 12 student.
English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
Course fees
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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...
About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.
At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.
