Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Chemical)

Chemical engineers sustain and improve industries as diverse as food processing, petrochemicals, ceramics, petroleum refining, primary metals, plastics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, glass and specialty chemicals.Our Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Chemical) is suited to engineering graduates and working engineers with relevant experience.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

 

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences website.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

• biotechnology industries (e.g. biofuel production, production of nutrients from microalgae)
• pharmaceutical industries (e.g. production of vaccines and antibiotics)
• winemaking
• food production (e.g. beer, milk, cheese)
• petrochemicals (e.g. oil refining and natural gas processing)
• industrial bulk chemicals industries (e.g. production of chlorine and explosives)
• personal and home care products (e.g. production of detergents, soaps and cosmetics)
• plastic and rubber products industries (e.g. production of polymers from raw materials such as oil or wood, production of items from polymers ranging from cling film to rainwater tanks to high performance products for building, automotive and aerospace applications)
• mining and minerals processing (e.g. concentrating minerals, production of iron ore, steel, aluminium, uranium and similar from minerals)
• environmental engineering (e.g. air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, waste disposal, resource management)   
• semiconductors and microelectronics (e.g. production of computer memory and central processing units, flat screen televisions)   
• nanotechnology (e.g. production of nanoporous materials for catalysis, separations and energy storage)
• management consulting (e.g. engineering business and financial management).

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Manufacturing Engineer, Mining Engineer, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineer, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Food Engineer, Winery Engineer