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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 will gain the knowledge, skills and industry connections needed to transition from university to the workplace.

Tailor your specialisation in chemical engineering with majors that meet your interests and career goals. Chemical engineering offers these options:

Majors

Highlights

50 in the world for chemical engineering

QS World University Rankings 2023

1 in Queensland for chemical engineering

QS World University Rankings 2023

Watch What's it really like to study Chemical Engineering at UQ? on YouTube.

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

$75K–$95K

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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:

  • Process Principles
  • Engineering Investigation and Statistical Analysis
  • Process Equipment and Control Systems
  • Fluid and Particle Mechanics

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