Chemical engineers play a critical role in transforming raw materials into useful products such as healthy foods, clean water, metals, medicines and sustainable energy.
Drawing on detailed process development, modelling and systems thinking, chemical engineers apply new approaches and big-picture thinking to reduce waste and energy consumption.
In this hands-on specialisation you'll explore topics including energy and mass flows, safety and sustainability, and the possibilities of interconnected systems.
You will benefit from the insights and expertise of world-leading researchers and highly-qualified academic staff. With practical projects, guest lecturers from industry, internships and placements with leading engineering companies, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and industry connections you need to transition from university to the workplace.
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:
- Chemical engineer
- Petroleum engineer
- Production engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Service engineer
- Food process engineer
- Materials engineer
- Biopharmaceutical engineer
- Technical manager
- Water treatment engineer
Average annual salary range
Chemical Engineer
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I picked UQ because of its strong emphasis on student support services, especially for first year students. There were a lot of support options available like mentoring, academic advice and employability help.
I chose to study chemical engineering because it's a very broad engineering discipline that will allow me to grow in different directions. I am also studying a Bachelor of Economics, majoring in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, to further engage my interests in sustainability and the circular economy.
I chose chemical engineering because I would love to be involved in the medicine or energy sectors. Chemical engineering develops a strong process-based mindset which I knew would help me see the key elements of large scale problems, wherever I ended up.
I picked UQ because of its strong emphasis on student support services, especially for first year students. There were a lot of support options available like mentoring, academic advice and employability help.
I chose to study chemical engineering because it's a very broad engineering discipline that will allow me to grow in different directions. I am also studying a Bachelor of Economics, majoring in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, to further engage my interests in sustainability and the circular economy.
I chose chemical engineering because I would love to be involved in the medicine or energy sectors. Chemical engineering develops a strong process-based mindset which I knew would help me see the key elements of large scale problems, wherever I ended up.
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