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Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Double Degree

Duration 5 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 314871

2009
ATAR 80

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  • Program Outline

    Chemical Engineering is involved in the systematic design, development and operation of process systems for the extraction, transformation and recovery of materials. It is a key engineering discipline, which combines knowledge of basic chemistry and mathematics with engineering principles and real world economic considerations. The scale of operation varies from small to very large, and a principal feature of chemical engineering is the translation of laboratory-scale research results to large-scale commercial production. Chemical Engineering is the discipline which sustains and improves a range of industries as diverse as food processing, petrochemicals, ceramics, petroleum refining, primary metals, plastics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, glass and specialty chemicals.

    The first two years of the Chemical Engineering academic program are spent mostly in building a scientific and engineering foundation, with chemical engineering topics dominating the third and fourth years. Students are able to choose from three specialisation streams, Energy and Environment, Process and Product, and Food, Wine and Biomolecular Engineering.

  • Related Programs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Pharmaceutical)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Energy - Chemical)
  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 314871
    2009 CSP ATAR 80
    2009 CSP IB 27
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
    Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
    Prerequisites
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

    Midyear applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to allow enrolment in Mathematics 1A in Semester 2. To ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.
    Assumed Knowledge
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry

    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 314871

    International applicants

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    International ATAR 80
    IB 26
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    CRICOS 047986J
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IB 26
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    International ATAR 80
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

    Assumed Knowledge
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Level I

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    * Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.

    Level II

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level III

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level IV

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level V

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Summar of B.Science (Biotechnology) Requirements
    Level 1 - 9 units
    Level 2 - 12 units
    • CHEM ENG 2015 Principles of Biotechnology II (3 units)
    • BIOCHEM 2502 Biochemistry II (Biotechnology): Molecular and Cell Biology (3 units)
    • MICRO 2504 Microbiology II (Biotechnology) (3 units)
    • BIOCHEM 2503 Biochemistry II (Biotechnology): Metabolism (3 units)
    Level 3 - 24 units
  • Career Opportunities

    Graduates can seek employment in Chemical Engineering and also in Science Biotechnology related insutries.

    Potential careers

    Manufacturing Engineer, Biotechnology Engineer, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Research Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Biochemist, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Technician, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Forensic Science, Laboratory Manager, Lecturer, Life Scientist, Medical Scientist, Molecular Biology, Neuroscientist, Pharmaceutical Scientist, Plant Biotechnologist, Science Communicators, ...

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