Overview

Throughout the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering from The University of Western Australia a world of opportunities opens for you when you become a chemical engineer. You could be working with major local employers in energy and mining, or apply your knowledge and skills to the fine chemical industry, food industry, finance and consulting, renewable and alternative energy sector or government research agencies such as the CSIRO.

You’ll make valuable connections with UWA’s industry partners including Chevron, Woodside, Lycopodium, South 32, and other members of our industry advisory panel – giving your career a head start.

You will become an industry-ready chemical engineer with broad knowledge of alternative energy sources and climate change mitigation strategies

Career options within chemical engineering are extensive and some of the highest-paid in the industry, including in petroleum, minerals processing, oil and gas, water and waste management, renewable and sustainable energy.

Career opportunities:

Chemical engineer

Process engineer

Researcher

Consultant

Risk and safety manager

Production/operations engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry—Properties and Energetics

Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity

Mass and Energy Balances

Engineering Materials

Engineering Practice

Multivariable Calculus

Mathematical Theory and Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-02-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 208 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 106081B

Mathematics Methods ATAR

At least one of the following three subjects: Mathematics Specialist ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Physics ATAR

All four subjects are recommended. If you do not have all four subjects you will need to complete extra units in first year, which may mean taking additional units to meet the course requirements.

To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees based on previous or current Australian Year 12 studies, applicants must have completed the relevant state Certificate of Education and achieved an Australian Tertiary Aggregate Rank (ATAR) of 75 or above.

Applicants completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) are required to successfully complete the diploma program. To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees, IB graduates will require a minimum score of 24 or higher (this may vary depending on the level of mathematics undertaken).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

50900 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50900 AUD per year during 48 months.

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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