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Program Outline
Chemical engineering involves 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 that 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.
Program Structure
The first two years of the program build a scientific and engineering foundation for the more specialist chemical engineering courses which predominate in the third and fourth years. A specialisation in Minerals Processing, the science and technology of adding value to raw mined products through the extraction of valuable minerals, will be available from 2010. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
Admission Information
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information for this program.
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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, Specialist Mathematics, Physics
IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
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, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years 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?
How to Apply
International applicants
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Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Equivalent Scores
| International
TER |
80 |
| IB |
26 |
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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How to Apply
Areas of Specialisation
Chemical Engineering with a specialisation stream available in Minerals Processing.
Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level II |
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Semester 1
- CHEM ENG 2014 Process Engineering IIA (3 units)
- CHEM 2530 Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II OR
CHEM 2510 Chemistry IIA (3 units)
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 2010 Introduction to Process Simulation (3 units)
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 2011 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 2016 Professional Practice II (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 2018 Process Engineering IIB (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 2013 Process Modelling & Computations (3 units)
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| Level III |
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Semester 1
- CHEM ENG 3035 Chemical Engineering Applications A (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 3034 Chemical Engineering Applications B (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 3024 Professional Practice III (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 3033 Chemical Engineering Applications C (3 units)
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 3030 Simulation & Concept Design (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 3023 Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Lab (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 3031 Process Control & Utilities (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 3029 Materials III (3 units)
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| Level IV |
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Semester 1
- CHEM ENG 4034 Professional Practice IV (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4050 Chemical Applications D (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4041 Chemical Engineering Projects IV (3 units)
- Elective (3 units)
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 4026 Chemical Engineering Research Project (H) (3 units) OR
- CHEM ENG 4026 Chemical Engineering Research Project (N) (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4014 Plant Design Project (6 units)
- Elective (3 units)
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| Electives |
- CHEM ENG 4043 Special Studies in Chemical Engineering (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4002A Chemical Engineering Research Elective II Part I (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4044 Minerals Processing (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4021 Combustion Processes (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4039 Environmental Engineering (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4032 Composite & Multiphase Polymers (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4002B Chemical Engineering Research Elective II Part II (3units)
- CHEM ENG 4045 Introduction to Nanotechnology (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4048 Bio-Fuels, Biomass & Waste (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4049 Biomolecular Engineering (3 units)
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program have the opportunity to seek national and global careers in an office, in the outdoors or on an industrial plant, or combination of all of these in the one job. Some industries and careers that chemical engineers are involved in include:
- Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
- Winemaking
- Food production (e.g. beer, milk, cheese)
- Petrochemicals (e.g. gold, rare earths, oil refining, natural gas, plastics)
- Industrial chemicals (e.g. detergents and soaps, chlorine, explosives)
- Mining and minerals processing (e.g. iron ore, steel manufacture, aluminium)
- Environmental engineering (i.e. air pollution control, water and waste-water treatment, waste disposal, resource management)
- Semi-conductors and microelectronics (many chemical engineers work in these areas)
- Nanotechnology (an emerging scientific area utilising very small particles for diverse applications)
- Management consulting (i.e. engineering business and financial management).
Many chemical engineers go on to manage companies, or even start their own business.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of the undergraduate Chemical Engineering programs is to produce graduates with following attributes:
- The ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large.
- In-depth technical competence in at least one chemical engineering discipline.
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance.
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams; with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team manager.
- Understanding the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them; and expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so.
- Ability to focus on the integration of process safety considerations with environmental concerns, waste minimisation, and control system specifications.
- Confidence to tackle real-world problems and issues central to engineering and to work as individuals and cooperatively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Enthusiasm and interest for undertaking life-long learning and the continual updating of their engineering skills.
Work Placement
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular
reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of
Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and
courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the
disclaimer.
Last updated: Monday, 9 Nov 2009
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