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Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
It provides you with a practical and vocational focus that is well recognised by industry. In this degree, you’ll cover the application of chemical, physics, and biological sciences and technology, to design and improve industrial processes such as water purification, food production and processing, or developing products such as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.You’ll learn how to make processing industries work more efficiently and minimise their environmental impact by using less energy and producing less waste. You’ll also develop the skills to design and develop ways in which raw materials, such as minerals and oil, are converted into useful products including composites, petrol, plastics and paper.You’ll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design-and-build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees.To ensure you graduate job-ready, you’ll also have an opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective.
Subjects
- Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology, Biotechnology design project, Biotechnology engineering, Cell biology, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular biology.
Standard entry requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Recognition
This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of the program are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Australia is one of 15 countries that are signatories to the International Engineering Alliance, also known as the Washington Accord, for professional engineers. The qualification of graduates from this program is recognised in all countries that are signatories to the Accord. The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), based in the UK, is the primary international professional society for the chemical engineer. The program is accredited by IChemE, UK, at the BEng level. Graduates may also qualify for professional membership of scientific societies including: The Australian Society for Microbiology, The Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Further information
In order to graduate from this program you must complete a minimum 12 weeks of engineering industry experience. This allows you to gain first-hand experience in an engineering practice environment under the supervision of a practising professional engineer. During the third year of the program, you'll spend a week in a process industry, learning about the roles of chemical engineers. In the final year of your studies you will undertake a major project that is either industry-based or simulates an industrial situation. You will work with industry leaders using the theory and practical experience gained through the program to solve a problem.
