BB-CENCHM v.3 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

Bachelor Double Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.

Chemical Engineers find the best sequence of physical, chemical and biological processing steps, and the right operating conditions, to convert raw materials into higher value products safely, economically and on a large scale. In the Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), students examine the development, design, assessment and management of processes for the production of a wide range of materials. It covers the theory and applications of thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer and reaction engineering. Building on this foundation, students go on to explore process control, synthesis and design, process economics, risk management and safety, and research studies for general chemical processes. Professional Chemists are essential to the operations of most manufacturing, processing, minerals and other industries. They use sophisticated instruments for the analysis of raw materials and finished products. The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) provides students with a body of knowledge in chemistry and a range of skills necessary for a career in a modern analytical or industrial laboratory. The combination of the two degree programs provides graduates with enhanced abilities to work at the interface between the two disciplines in the research and development of new processes and the improvement of existing industrial operations.

Course Accreditation

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

Professional Recognition

Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) recognise the course as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary experience graduates will be eligible for corporate membership of Engineers Australia and IChemE. Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Bachelor Double Degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately. Students can take no more than 250 credit points of first year level units.

The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing owned double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply chemical and engineering principles to process engineering design and development, including sound risk management, environmental and occupational health and safety practice

2. think critically and creatively to generate innovative and optimum solutions

3. identify, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of sources to optimise process engineering design and development

4. communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose

5. use appropriate information, chemical and process technologies (recognising their advantages and limitations) in the design and development of sustainable process systems

6. engage in continuous education, training and research, and take control of their own learning and development

7. recognise and apply international standards and best practice in chemistry and process engineering

8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity

9. be ‘career ready’ for the chemical and process engineering professions, demonstrate leadership qualities, and work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently

Duration and Availability

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

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The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

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Applicants for a Bachelor Double Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

Applicants require an ATAR ?80; Mathematics Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR; and at least one of the following: Physics ATAR; Engineering Studies ATAR. Desirable: Mathematics Specialist ATAR. The STAT is not acceptable for entry to this course. Well-performed candidates without one of the prerequisite subjects may be accepted and required to undertake an additional program of preparatory studies. Selection is based primarily on Tertiary Entrance Rank. Students may switch to either degree program at the end of Year One with no time loss.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

Specific Course Completion Details

To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks of approved work experience associated with engineering in industry. Students may make their own arrangements for employment or seek the assistance of Careers and Prospective Students Service. As one objective of this work is to make theoretical studies in courses more meaningful, it must be done during the period that the student is undertaking those studies, ie it is to be done in vacations, or in employment as a part-time student, rather than after all course work has been completed. Students are strongly urged to consider the 12 weeks a minimum and to undertake as much additional work experience as they can. Students are required to submit a report covering the work carried out. Further details regarding the work/report required are available from the various engineering schools. A current certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before a degree will be awarded.

Course Switcher Criteria

Curtin course switcher criteria To switch into this course, you need to have: attained an ATAR of 80 and met the prerequisites; or if you have studied Maths Applications or equivalent: completed 75 credits within one semester, with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70%; or completed 100 credits within one semester with an SWA of 65% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR and Physics ATAR and Chemistry ATAR; or if you have studied Maths Methods or equivalent: completed 75 credits within one semester with an SWA of 65%; or completed 100 credits within one semester with an SWA of 60% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR and Chemistry ATAR. The Maths Methods prerequisite can be met with: Maths Methods ATAR; or MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus or higher unit.. The Physics prerequisite can be met with: Physics ATAR; or PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics or higher unit. The Chemistry prerequisite can be met with: Chemistry ATAR; or CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry and CHEM1005 Introduction to Biological Chemistry or higher unit. Higher education course switcher criteria To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have: attained an ATAR of 80 plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR and Chemistry ATAR; or if you have studied Maths Applications or equivalent: completed 75 credits within one semester, with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70%; or completed 100 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 65% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR and Chemistry ATAR; or if you have studied Maths Methods or equivalent: completed 75 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 65%; or completed 100 credits within one semester, with an SWA of 60% or higher, plus any unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Methods ATAR, and Physics ATAR and Chemistry ATAR.