Overview
Overview
An in-depth knowledge of chemistry unlocks more opportunities for careers in chemical engineering.
In this double degree, you will explore the development, design and operation of processes for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. You’ll also develop the skills for a career in a modern analytical or industrial laboratory.
See Chemical Engineering and Chemistry for more information about the respective degree courses.
What jobs can the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry course lead to?
Careers
- Chemical engineer
- Process engineer
- Production/operations engineer
- Risk and safety manager
- Analytical chemist
- Environmental chemist
- Forensic scientist
- Industrial chemist
- Materials scientist
- Medicinal chemist
Industries
- Energy (oil, gas and energy storage)
- Resources
- Bioengineering and biotechnology
- Agrochemical
- Food processing
- Mineral and material processing
- Pharmaceutical
- Semiconductor
- Biomass and sugar refining
- Cement and lime production
- Industrial and fine chemical production
- Petrochemical and polymer production
- Paper and board manufacturing
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Environment
- Forensics
- Health
- Defence
What you'll learn
- demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, chemical process and chemistry principles underpinning the broad field of engineering
- solve complex chemical engineering and chemistry problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles
- make decisions related to the design and implementation of solutions to engineering problems in a safe, ethical, and climate-responsible manner adhering to legal and professional standards and through respectful partnerships with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures as globally responsible citizens
- apply systems thinking for innovative solutions to chemistry, chemical analysis, process synthesis, chemical plant design, sustainability challenges, discern knowledge and undertake applied research in a discipline of chemical engineering and metallurgy engineering
- select and use current and emerging knowledge and technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems
- demonstrate lifelong learning habits, teamwork and leadership abilities, project management skills, and the ability to identify opportunities for career-wide professional growth, necessary for advancing a career in engineering and beyond
