Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Process)

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Process) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the necessary skills to become professional chemical process engineers. This degree is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Course Description

Chemical process engineers are essential for creating the chemical products society needs in sectors like energy, agriculture, and health. They are experts in designing and operating chemical plants that transform raw materials into functional, safe, and sustainable products. In this degree, students will learn all the necessary skills to become a professional chemical process engineer, gaining experience in core scientific disciplines spanning physics, chemistry, and biotechnology, as well as knowledge in emerging areas in digital literacy, including automation, data science, and engineering to create refined chemical products.

Course Details

• Code: UTS: C09066 (version 6), CRICOS: A, UAC: Chemical Process (Autumn Session, Spring Session)
• Lowest Selection Rank: 79.5 (This refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made for a recent school leaver in the Autumn 2025 intake.)
• Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
• Intake: Autumn Session 2025, Spring Session 2025, Autumn Session 2026, Spring Session 2026
• Course Fees: Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students: $40,918.00
• Location: City Campus, or specialist off-campus locations. Some courses are delivered via online (distance) learning.

What You'll Study

Students will obtain deep knowledge and understanding of chemical process engineering and practice-oriented skills, including digital, to become a competent chemical process designer and simulator professional engineer.

Subjects at a Glance

Core Subjects

• 68037: Physical Modelling
• 33130: Mathematics 1
• 33230: Mathematics 2
• 48230: Introduction to Engineering Projects
• 41200: Engineering Project Appraisal
• 41201: Designing Sustainable Engineering Projects
• 41202: Professional Engineering Communication
• 41203: Collaboration in Complex Projects
• 41035: Professional Practice Preparation 1
• 41055: Professional Experience Review

Typical Course Program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Process Engineering based on a full-time study load. Please note that the exact course may differ based on unique circumstances, such as commencement date, subject selections, and recognition of prior learning.

1. 8 x 6-point core subjects
2. 20 x 6-point Chemical Process Engineering major subjects
3. 4 x Elective subjects
4. 1 x Professional Engineering Practice subjects

Industry Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Process Engineering is provisionally accredited with Engineers Australia and is expected to be eligible for full accreditation once a representative group of graduates has emerged.

Admissions Information

• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0; TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21; UTS College AE5: Pass; Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50; Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
• Domestic Course Fees: 2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students. All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).

Career Options

Graduates will find opportunities to work with:

• Chemical engineering consultants
• Energy, mining, and agriculture industries
• Sustainability, climate change, and health industries
• State and federal government agencies
• Fertiliser, pesticide, explosives, and speciality chemicals production
• Pharmaceutical, vaccine, food, and beverage production
• Energy industries involved in energy conversion and storage
• Renewable gas and fuel and industrial reactors and furnaces
• Plastics, composite materials, and synthetic textile production
• Advanced manufacturing, mining, and climate change mitigation
• Circular economy, resources recovery, and safety
• Production and quality management

Why Study Engineering at UTS

Engineers are pivotal in the technology revolution. With a degree in engineering at UTS, students will learn the latest technical and leadership skills to solve practical industry challenges and address global issues. The degrees prioritize hands-on learning, with over 1000 partner companies to choose from, providing ample opportunities to apply innovative approaches to industry problems, studios, and hackathons before graduation.