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.
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
- Materials engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Production engineer
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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 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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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
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- 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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