The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) is a four-year, AQF Level 8 undergraduate degree that equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, optimise, and manage chemical processes and industrial-scale production systems. The degree draws on chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and engineering principles to address real-world challenges in areas such as energy production, food manufacturing, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, mining, and environmental management. Students typically complete a common engineering foundation year before specialising in chemical engineering disciplines, with the later years focused on major design projects, research, and professional practice. Graduates are equipped to translate small-scale laboratory chemistry into large, sustainable, industrial-scale production systems. The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia at the Professional Engineer level and is recognised internationally through the Washington Accord, with many programs also holding accreditation from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Key employers of graduates include resources and mining companies, oil and gas producers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, food and beverage companies, water utilities, environmental consultancies, government agencies such as CSIRO, and global engineering firms operating across Australia.

For Year 12 applicants, entry is primarily based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), with most programs requiring a competitive ATAR and mandatory prerequisite subjects. Across Australian universities, the standard prerequisites are Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) and at least one of Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics Specialist ATAR. Some programs strongly recommend all three science and maths subjects. ATAR thresholds vary by institution and state, but competitive programs typically require a selection rank in the range of 80–93 or higher. Alternative entry pathways exist for mature-age applicants, TAFE/VET graduates (via an Advanced Diploma of Engineering), students who have completed prior higher education, and those who undertake enabling or bridging programs offered by universities or affiliated colleges. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency, with most universities requiring a minimum IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 (or equivalent in TOEFL, PTE Academic, or Cambridge English). Applicants who do not meet English requirements may enrol in university English preparation programs before commencing the degree. Some institutions also offer equity access schemes and subject adjustment factors to increase the selection rank of applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds or high-performing Year 12 subjects relevant to engineering.