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    Chemical Engineering and Chemistry

    Bachelor double degree

    Chemical engineering uses chemistry, physics and mathematics to convert raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. A great variety of process industries serve the needs of society.

    This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
    Course outline
    • ATAR

      ATAR

      The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
      Guaranteed ATAR 80
    • Qualification
      Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
    • Duration

      Duration

      This course is five years' full-time study or equivalent part-time study. Only one intake is offered each year, in Semester 1.
      5 years full-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      1000
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
      050336F
    Course outline
    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    This information is relevant for students commencing study in 2019. If you plan to commence study in 2020, please view the planned offering.

    Chemical engineering uses chemistry, physics and mathematics to convert raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. In this double degree, the chemical engineering component explores the development, design and operation of processes for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. Throughout your studies, you will specialise in either biosystems engineering, chemical engineering or oil and gas.

    The chemistry component develops your knowledge in chemistry and a range of skills necessary for a career in a modern analytical or industrial laboratory. You will develop a sound foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects and undertake units in computer programming, mathematics and statistics along with a continuous study of analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis. Your learning will be largely based in our laboratories which are amongst the best equipped in Australia.

    In your first year you will complete the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). The EFY builds a solid base of the fundamental concepts common to all areas of engineering. The EFY was developed in partnership with industry to create a curriculum that is reflective of engineering practice.

    To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks or equivalent of exposure to professional engineering practice. This requirement can be met by appropriate work experience or through a combination of technical and non-technical activities. Students must demonstrate that they have met these requirements by using a formal Log Book to record their professional experiences during the period of their degree study.

    Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. 

    What jobs can the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry course lead to?

    • Process Engineer
    • Chemist
    • Chemical Engineer

    What you'll learn

    • apply chemical and engineering principles to process engineering design and development, including sound risk management, environmental and occupational health and safety practice
    • think critically and creatively to generate innovative and optimum solutions
    • identify, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of sources to optimise process engineering design and development
    • communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose
    • use appropriate information, chemical and process technologies (recognising their advantages and limitations) in the design and development of sustainable process systems
    • engage in continuous education, training and research, and take control of their own learning and development
    • recognise and apply international standards and best practice in chemistry and process engineering
    • demonstrate respect for cultural diversity
    • be ‘career ready’ for the chemical and process engineering professions, demonstrate leadership qualities, and work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    Upon graduation, you will be eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and for corporate membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and Engineers Australia.

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    Select an option that best suits you:

    You’re considered a high school leaver if you:

    • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
    • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

    ATAR pathway

    • Guaranteed ATAR 80

      This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 80

    • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

      Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

      Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

      Mathematics: Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR, and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, or equivalent.

    • Desirable WACE subjects

      Desirable WACE subjects

      High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

      Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, or equivalent.

    Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

    StepUp Entry

    StepUp Entry

    StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

    Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

    Alternative pathways

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Not accepted.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    How others gained admission

    View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.

    To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.

    Application Requirements

    You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

    You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

    How we define ‘experience’

    ‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

    Pathways

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Not accepted.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    Application Requirements

    You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

    Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

    Pathways

    • TAFE entry

      • TAFE Advanced Diploma of Engineering (2 years); or
      • Curtin College Diploma of Engineering

      AND

      • satisfied the prerequisites: Maths Methods, and Physics/Chemistry.

      The Maths Methods prerequisite can be met with:

      • Maths Methods ATAR; or
      • MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics or MATH1005 Pre-Calculus, and MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus.

      The Physics prerequisite can be met with:

      • Physics ATAR; or
      • PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics.

      The Chemistry prerequisite can be met with:

      • Chemistry ATAR; or
      • CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry and CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry.

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Not accepted.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    Application Requirements

    You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

    Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

    Curtin course switcher criteria

    To switch into this course, you need to have:

    1. Attained an ATAR of 80 or above

      or

      Completed 200 credit points in the Indigenous Pre-Science and Engineering Enabling Course

      or

      Completed a total 100 credit points with at least 75 credit points completed in the semester prior to course switching in the Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science) or another Curtin undergraduate course

      or

      Completed a total 100 credit points with at least part-time enrolment of 50 credits in the two continuing semesters prior to course switching in the Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science) or another Curtin undergraduate course

    2. Met ATAR Mathematics Methods prerequisite (or equivalent)
    3. Met ATAR Chemistry prerequisite (or equivalent)
    4. Met one of the following prerequisites (or equivalent): ATAR Physics, ATAR Engineering Studies
    5. Achieved an academic status of Good Standing

    Prerequisite Information
    The ATAR Mathematics Methods prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin unit:
    MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus
    MATH1016 Calculus 1

    The ATAR Chemistry prerequisite can be met with the following Curtin units:
    CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry and CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry

    The ATAR Physics pre-requisite can be met with the following Curtin unit:
    PHYS1006 Foundation of Physics

    Higher education course switcher criteria

    To switch into this course from another higher education provider, you need to have:

    1. A minimum ATAR/ Selection Rank of 80
      Note: Selection Ranks are assessed based on your tertiary studies

    2. Met ATAR Mathematics Methods prerequisite (or equivalent)
    3. Met ATAR Chemistry prerequisite (or equivalent)
    4. Met ATAR Physics or ATAR Engineering Studies prerequisites (or equivalent)
    5. Achieved an academic status of Good Standing

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

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    Other requirements and notes for this course

    This course may not be offered at all locations every year.

    In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

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    • Curtin course code: BB-CENCHM
    • CRICOS code: 050336F
    • Last updated on: 25 January 2025

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