Undergraduate
Chemical Engineering
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Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
- Chemical engineer
- Process engineer
- Researcher
- Consultant
- Risk and safety manager
- Production/operations engineer
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.3
- 79
- 270
- 330
- 300
- 66
- 1170
- 60
- 80
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- Scaled score of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR
- Scaled score of at least one of the following three subjects*: Chemistry ATAR, Physics ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR
*All three subjects are recommended. If you do not have all three, then you can use up to two of your free electives to pick up missing prerequisite knowledge in your first year.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
A Chemical Engineering major equips you with the skills and knowledge to design sustainable chemical processes, equipment and products to improve the society and the environment. A world of opportunities opens for you when you become a chemical engineer. You could be working with major local employers in energy and mining, or apply your knowledge and skills to the fine chemical industry, food industry, finance and consulting, renewable and alternative energy sector or government research agencies such as the CSIRO.
Quick details
- Available
- Full-time, Part-time
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- MJD-ECHEM
- 106081B
- 4-years full time
- UH011
Why study Chemical Engineering?
- You’ll make valuable connections with UWA’s industry partners including Chevron, Woodside, Lycopodium, South 32, and other members of our industry advisory panel – giving your career a head start.
- You will become an industry-ready chemical engineer with broad knowledge of alternative energy sources and climate change mitigation strategies
- Career opportunities within chemical engineering are extensive and some of the highest-paid in the industry, including in petroleum, minerals processing, oil and gas, water and waste management, renewable and sustainable energy.
Student clubs
Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find people here to share your journey.
Enhance your employability while making lifelong friends and connections by joining one of our many student clubs, such as:
- Chemical and Process Engineering Club (CPEC)
- The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- The University Engineers' Club (UEC)
- The UWA Young Engineers' Club (UWAYE)
- Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Find out more about all our student clubs from the UWA Student Guild.
Taking you global
You'll learn to
- Utilise advanced technical chemical engineering skills in problem identification, simplification, analysis, planning, design, implementation and operation for an exciting career in Engineering.
- Formulate, conduct and present research into new products, processes or chemical/physical phenomena
- Create innovative engineering solutions to solve complex issues by applying critical thinking skills and your knowledge of established engineering methods
- Develop a deep practical understanding of the core concepts of chemical engineering such as thermodynamics, fluids mechanics, reaction engineering, heat and mass transfer, and process design and safety. Then extend this knowledge to more specialised areas such as advanced oil and gas processing, combustion science and technologies, renewable energy and alternative fuels, mineral processing, reaction engineering and catalysis, and flow phenomena relevant to chemical processes
- Apply mathematical, numerical, statistical and computational sciences that underpin engineering to design methods, equipment and products to improve the chemical processes within all industries.
- Work effectively in a team, bringing leadership and accountability to successfully solve real-world problems
Work Experience
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities where you can:
- Gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience and skills
- Bridge the gap between theory and practice
- Develop employability skills through a science work placement
As part of your studies, you will complete a 12-week practicum and professional-development experience. This can be achieved by spending at least eight weeks in an engineering environment of your choice.
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Your degree options
Provisional accreditation
The Chemical Engineering major (MJD-ECHEM) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia (EA).
Graduate with two degrees
The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.
You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with:
You’ll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just five years*, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons.
Duration: 5 years*
ATAR: 88
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Ideal for high-achievers with a passion for engineering, this combined degree gives you the opportunity to get hands-on undergraduate research experience, one-on-one mentoring from leading academics and overseas exchange and education opportunities.
Duration: 5.5 - 6.5 years
ATAR: 98
*Chemical Engineering major will take 5.5 years to complete.
*Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages will take 5.25 to 5.5 years to complete.