Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)

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.