Program Overview

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science is a combined degree program that deepens technical skills and broadens career options. This five-year program trains engineers capable of solving global challenges by applying fundamental principles of physics and chemistry, and specialized disciplines such as bio and nanotechnology.

Degree Overview

Chemical engineering is about applying pure science to real-world problems. The program analyzes and designs processes, plants, and control systems for productivity, safety, and sustainability. Science underpins all things, including technology, business, environmental management, research, and health. The Bachelor of Science component deepens technical understanding with chemistry courses, unlocking opportunities in toxicology, pharmacy, biochemistry, bio-engineering, forensics, and research.

Career Opportunities

This combined degree opens doors across various industries, with flexible and diverse roles. Professional outcomes include:

• Biotechnology Engineer
• Nuclear Engineer
• Chemical Safety Manager
• Water Treatment Designer
• Mineral Processing Engineer
• Bio-engineer

Program Details

• UAC Code: Newcastle
• Program Code: 40352
• Selection Rank: 77.00
• Duration: 5 years (full-time), up to 12 years (part-time)
• Next Start Date: 17 August 2026
• CRICOS Code: Available in the program handbook
• Indicative Fee: Available in the program handbook

Course Overview

The program includes courses in:

• Heat transfer and design of energy systems
• Thermodynamics
• Mass transfer and separation processes
• Fluid mechanics
• Kinetics and reaction engineering
• Green engineering and sustainability processes
• Analytical chemistry
• Chemistry for the life sciences
• Inorganic chemistry
• Introductory chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Partial differential equations
• Physical chemistry

Core Courses

Core courses include:

• CHEE1000 Process Engineering Principles
• CHEE2325 Thermodynamics of Chemical Processes
• CHEE2695 Energy Transfer and Technologies
• CHEE2825 Chemical and Renewables Engineering Laboratory
• CHEE2935 Resource and Energy Optimisation
• CHEE2945 Particle and Resources Engineering
• CHEE3325 Chemical Reactor Design
• CHEE3425 Chemical Process Safety
• CHEE3735 Mass Transfer Processes
• CHEE3745 Process Modelling and Separation Processes
• CHEE3825 Chemical Engineering Laboratory 2
• CHEE4475 Dynamic Process Simulations and Control
• CHEE4945A Design Project A
• CHEE4945B Design Project B
• CHEE4975A Chemical Engineering Research A
• CHEE4975B Chemical Engineering Research B
• CHEM1010 Introductory Chemistry I
• CHEM1020 Introductory Chemistry II
• ENGG1003 Introduction to Engineering Programming with Python
• ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering
• ENGG2300 Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• ENGG2500 Sustainable Engineering Practice
• ENGG3000 Engineering Work Integrated Learning
• ENGG3500 Managing Engineering Projects
• MATH1110 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
• MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
• MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering
• PHYS1210 Advanced Physics I
• SCIE1002 Multidisciplinary Laboratories
• STAT2110 Engineering Statistics

Chemistry Major

The Chemistry major includes compulsory courses:

• CHEM1010 Introductory Chemistry I
• CHEM1020 Introductory Chemistry II
• CHEM2110 Applied Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM2410 Physical Chemistry

Electives

Students must complete 40 units of electives to fulfill the program requirements. Electives can be used to extend and complement core studies with more courses in the same field or from areas of interest.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are eligible to join as graduate members upon completion and as student members during their studies.