科廷科技大学

Chemical or ‘process’ engineering involves finding the best sequence of chemical and physical processing operations, plus the right operating conditions, to convert raw materials into higher-value products.

Chemical engineering covers the development, design and management of processes and equipment for the extraction, conversion and upgrading of materials, using physical, chemical and biological operations.

There are numerous process industries serving a range of societal needs, including:

biomass and sugar refining
cement and lime production
fertiliser manufacture
food processing
gas processing
industrial and fine chemical production
minerals and metals extraction
petrochemical and polymer production
petroleum refining
pharmaceuticals
refining, paper and board manufacture
water and wastewater treatment.

You will select either the Chemical Engineering or Oil and Gas streams to study.

Chemical Engineering
In this general stream, you will examine processes for a range of materials.

Professional recognition

Graduates fulfil the stage one competencies required by Engineers Australia.

Career information

Careers

Chemical engineer
Process engineer
Production/operations engineer
Risk and safety manager

Industries

Oil, gas and petrochemical
Bioengineering and biotechnology
Aerospace and automotive
Agrochemical
Food processing
Mineral and material processing
Pharmaceutical
Semiconductor
Water and wastewater treatment

What you'll learn

Apply scientific and engineering principles to process engineering design and development, including sound risk management, environmental and OHS practice
Think critically and creatively to generate innovative and optimum solutions
Identify, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of sources to optimise process engineering design and development
Communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose
Use appropriate information and process technologies (recognising their advantages and limitations) in the design and development of sustainable process systems
Engage in continuous education, training and research, and take control of their own learning and development
Recognise and apply international standards and best practice in process engineering
Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity
Be ‘career ready’ for the process engineering profession, demonstrate leadership qualities, and work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently.