Chemical engineering uses chemistry, physics and mathematics to convert raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. A great variety of process industries serve the needs of society.
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.
What jobs can the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry lead to?
Progress Engineer
What you'll learn
apply chemical and engineering principles to process engineering design and development, including sound risk management, environmental and occupational health and safety 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, chemical 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 chemistry and process engineering
demonstrate respect for cultural diversity
be ‘career ready’ for the chemical and process engineering professions, demonstrate leadership qualities, and work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently
Why study Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Industry research collaborations
The Curtin Corrosion Centre is a renowned research and consultancy team for mining, defence, chemical processing, maritime and hydrocarbon industries.
Career-focused facilities
Experience our Resources and Chemistry Precinct and our purpose-designed Engineering Pavilion.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
STAT entry
Not accepted.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Find your pathway to Curtin
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.
To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.
Other requirements and notes for this course
This course may not be offered at all locations every year.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
Pathways
STAT entry
Not accepted.
ATAR pathway
Guaranteed ATAR80
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 80
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
Mathematics: Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR, and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, or equivalent.
Desirable WACE subjects
Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, or equivalent.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Find your pathway to Curtin
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
This course may not be offered at all locations every year.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
Pathways
TAFE entry
TAFE Advanced Diploma of Engineering (2 years); or
Curtin College Diploma of Engineering
AND
satisfied the prerequisites: Maths Methods, and Physics/Chemistry.
The Maths Methods prerequisite can be met with:
Maths Methods ATAR; or
MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics or MATH1005 Pre-Calculus, and MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus.
The Physics prerequisite can be met with:
Physics ATAR; or
PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics.
The Chemistry prerequisite can be met with:
Chemistry ATAR; or
CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry.
STAT entry
Not accepted.
ATAR pathway
Guaranteed ATAR80
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 80
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
Mathematics: Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR, and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, or equivalent.
Desirable WACE subjects
Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, or equivalent.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Find your pathway to Curtin
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
This course may not be offered at all locations every year.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:
Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Curtin course switcher criteria
To switch into this course, you need to have met the course entry requirements for this course.
• Attained an ATAR of 80 and completed the prerequisites or units noted as meeting the subject pre-requisites
OR
• Completed 200 credit points in the Indigenous Pre-Science and Engineering Enabling Course
OR
• Completed 100 credit points AND at least 75 credit points in the semester prior to course switching in the Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science) or Bachelor of IT And
• Completed units noted as meeting the subject pre-requisites
The Maths Methods pre-requisite can be met with:
Maths Methods ATAR; or MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus or higher unit.
The Physics ATAR pre-requisite can be met with:
Physics ATAR; or PHYS1006
The Chemistry ATAR pre-requisite can be met with:
Chemistry ATAR
Note - CHEM1003 does not meet Chemistry ATAR prerequisite; but is required in BEng(Hons) for students without Chemistry ATAR background
An academic status of Good Standing will be expected for approval of admission through course switching.
Higher education course switcher criteria
To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have:
Attained an ATAR of 80 and completed the prerequisites or units noted as meeting the subject pre-requisites
OR
• Completed 200 credit points in the Indigenous Pre-Science and Engineering Enabling Course
OR
• Completed 100 credit points AND at least 75 credit points in the semester prior to course switching in the Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science) or Bachelor of IT And
• Completed units noted as meeting the subject pre-requisites
The Maths Methods pre-requisite can be met with:
Maths Methods ATAR; or MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus or higher unit.
The Physics ATAR pre-requisite can be met with:
Physics ATAR; or PHYS1006
The Chemistry ATAR pre-requisite can be met with:
Chemistry ATAR
Note - CHEM1003 does not meet Chemistry ATAR prerequisite; but is required in BEng(Hons) for students without Chemistry ATAR background
An academic status of Good Standing will be expected for approval of admission through course switching.
ATAR pathway
Guaranteed ATAR80
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 80
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
Mathematics: Methods ATAR and Chemistry ATAR, and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, or equivalent.
Desirable WACE subjects
Mathematics: Specialist ATAR, or equivalent.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Find your pathway to Curtin
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
This course may not be offered at all locations every year.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
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