Chemical Engineering Durban University of Technology

Overview

This assembly of knowledge areas provides a viable platform for further studies and lifelong learning and will produce graduates who can function in today’sfast changing, dynamic and evolving industrial marketplace.

The broad training in natural and mathematical sciences, coupled with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, will produce graduates that are highly numerate and have skills in problem solving, teamwork, communication, and Information Technology. The Chemical Engineering program at Durban University of Technology  is designed to provide the graduate with knowledge and attributes to work in a diverse spectrum of industries including the chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, polymer, mining, water and wastewater treatment, energy, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

The key attributes of the graduates of this qualification are: 

• The ability to apply established and newly developed engineering technology to solve broadly- defined problems and develop components, systems, services, and processes.

• The ability to provide leadership in the application of technology in safety, health, engineering, and commercially effective operations and have well-developed interpersonal skills.

• Working independently and responsibly, applying judgement to decisions arising in the application of technology and health and safety considerations to problems and associated risks.

• A specialized understanding of engineering sciences with a deep underlying knowledge of specific technologies together with financial, commercial, legal, social, and economic, health, safety, and environmental matters.