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On campus, with a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practical and laboratory sessions and site visits, using face-to-face, online, and other flexible delivery mechanisms.
Full time / Part time
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Chemical engineers are in demand, not only in Australia, but across the globe. With a rapidly growing population, the need for more efficient processing industries will become more important to ensure manufacturing minimises their environmental impact by using less energy and producing less waste. In Australia, chemical engineers and engineering specialists can find jobs in: the chemical, petroleum and petrochemical industries the food industry water industry environmental management and pollution control mineral and metallurgical industries plastics/polymers biomaterials and diagnostic agents pharmaceuticals and vaccines cosmetics electricity and gas utilisation research and development project design and consulting. RMIT graduates have gone on to have successful careers in a range of organisations including: Basell BP Cadbury Cryovac CSL CUB ExxonMobil Kraft Moldflow Rio Tinto. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia . Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord . This means that the degree is internationally recognised, and graduates can practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Hons) are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia. The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) is also accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), UK, for the student intake years specified on the UK Engineering Council website. IChemE is the global professional membership organisation for chemical, biochemical, and process engineers and other professionals involved in the chemical, process, and bioprocess industries. Please contact IChemE Australia for details about the accreditation provisions. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Common Questions
Yes. The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia, which is a signatory to the Washington Accord, meaning the degree is internationally recognised and graduates can practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world. The degree is also accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), UK.
In your first year, you will participate in an 'Engineers Without Borders' project focused on sustainable development. In your final year, you will undertake two major capstone projects working with industry leaders to solve design and research challenges. It is also strongly recommended that you undertake an industry placement of at least 10 weeks, undertaken in the period between years 3 and 4 of the degree. You will be responsible for finding the placement.
In Year 1, you study general science, mathematics, digital fundamentals, computer aided design, and are introduced to chemical engineering and Professional Engineering Practice including the Engineers Without Borders Challenge. In Year 2, you cover fundamentals of chemical engineering such as mass and energy balances, fluid flow, reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. In Year 3, you develop skills in environmental, safety and economic analysis, design of process equipment, and control schemes. In Year 4, you specialise in environmental, polymer and interface engineering as part of the Advanced Chemical Engineering minor, and undertake a major process design project and a capstone project.
The indicative ATAR entry score for the Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) is 80.40 for domestic students. Entry is competitive and eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors, up to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points.
Yes. RMIT offers a range of opportunities for students to study abroad through overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.
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