Field of Study
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of EngineeringChemical and environmental engineers apply the principles of engineering and science to protect and mitigate damage to the environment. They also develop environmentally friendly products and sustainable processes.
With this field of study, you'll tackle current and future environmental challenges as an accredited chemical engineer with additional technical expertise in environmental regulations and sustainable management of water, energy and waste.
You'll work on the development of sustainable systems and gain specialist skills in modelling and analytical measurement in laboratory, field and industrial settings, including basic sampling design and data analysis.
This field of study combines our undergraduate engineering program with master’s level coursework and a semester-long placement or research thesis with an industry or research partner. These courses are designed to provide specialist knowledge of the various disciplines and place you closer to the leading edge of technology.
Business needs graduates who can apply new technologies to existing and emerging industries. The master’s courses will give you a clear advantage when applying for jobs that require advanced skills and capabilities.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Environmental engineer
- Chemical engineer
- Wastewater treatment engineer
- Principal environmental officer
- Process engineer
Average annual salary range
Environmental Engineer
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During my placement with Core Resources I was able to advance my theoretical knowledge of hydrometallurgy, as well as gain valuable experience in the 'real world' side of engineering. Having the opportunity to set up an experiment, whilst simultaneously investigating ways to improve the process chemistry, economics, and scalability, was one of my favourite aspects of the placement.
During my placement with Core Resources I was able to advance my theoretical knowledge of hydrometallurgy, as well as gain valuable experience in the 'real world' side of engineering. Having the opportunity to set up an experiment, whilst simultaneously investigating ways to improve the process chemistry, economics, and scalability, was one of my favourite aspects of the placement.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Modelling of Environmental Systems
- Environmental Systems Engineering I: Processes
- Reaction Engineering
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