JESS RODENBE INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

WHAT DO INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTS DO?Industrial chemists are responsible for optimising and developing chemical processes for a range of industries including fuels, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, mineral processing, paint, polymers, fertilisers and wine. They are often solving problems at the cutting edge of environmental management and evolving new processes for medicine, fuels and food production.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESYou could be working as a research scientist,

development chemist, technical representative, or

as a plant/company manager in a broad range of

industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, polymers,

chemicals, minerals, and materials. You could work

in research and development for new manufacturing

processes or environmental treatment. Industrial

chemists are also working to improve efficiency in

fields such as petrochemicals and energy

production.

“In high school, my favourite subject by far was chemistry. I especially enjoyed learning about biomass and biofuels, and I thought it would be fascinating to have a career in renewable energy at a time when there was so much emphasis on finding alternatives to fossil fuels. I spent a lot of time comparing the chemical engineering and industrial chemistry degrees at UNSW, and decided that industrial chemistry was a better choice for me as there was a greater focus on chemistry and environmental subjects. Now I have an internship in the renewable energy division at a consulting firm and can see myself working in a similar environment.”

INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRYIndustrial chemistry involves researching,

developing and improving the properties of

products we use every day, through the selection of

raw materials, the design of chemical processes

and the conditions for production. Industrial

chemists are able to take projects from inception as

a research proposal, through product development

and on to commercialisation and manufacture.

So what's this degree all about?

YOUR CAREERunPACKED*

UNSW ENGINEERINGNot only are we the largest engineering faculty in

Australia with the widest choice of degrees through

our nine schools, we also have 65 years of experience,

passionate academics, brilliant engineering

researchers and partnerships with government and

industry, both here and overseas. It’s no wonder we

are the #1 engineering faculty in the country.*

APPLICATION INFORMATIONFor everything you need to know about applying to

UNSW Engineering, including scholarships and our

alternative entry options, visit our faculty website at

engineering.unsw.edu.au

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY T: +61 2 9385 4319 E: che@unsw.edu.auW: che.unsw.edu.au FB: UNSWChemEng

Copyright: Faculty of Engineering, UNSW Australia, August 2014. The information in this publication is correct as at August 2014. The University reserves the right to make alterations to any matter contained within this publication without notice. CRICOS Provider no: 00098G*Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences 2014.

Industrial Chemistry

Never Stand Still Engineering Chemical Engineering

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This degree gives students a broad understanding of both

chemistry and chemical engineering concepts – which makes

the program unique and gives graduates a competitive edge.

Take this degree alone or you could combine it with a

second degree.

RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGEThere are no prerequisites but you’ll be at an advantage if

you have studied HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2,

Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Studies. If you are

unsure about your level of knowledge please contact us.

Bridging Courses are available – check out our website for

more information.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCEWe love to produce graduates who are ready to hit the

ground running, so we make it a compulsory part of their

degree to complete at least 60 days of approved industrial

experience. Students need to find their own industrial

training places within Australia or overseas and are given

the option to combine study with their industrial placement

in fourth year.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONThe BE (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry is professionally

accredited by both Engineers Australia and the Royal

Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

SAMPLE DEGREE OUTLINE CODE UNITS OF CREDIT

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1Maths 1A or Higher Maths 1A

MATH1131 MATH1141

6 6

Physics 1 or Higher Physics 1A

PHYS1121 PHYS1131

6 6

Engineering Material and Chemistry or Chemistry 1A or Higher Chemistry 1A

MATS1101 CHEM1011 CHEM1031

6 6 6

Engineering Design and Innovation ENGG1000 6

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2Maths 1B or Higher Maths 1B

MATH1231 MATH1241

6 6

Computing for Engineers or Computing 1A

ENGG1811 COMP1911

6 6

Engineering Chemistry or Chemistry 1B or Higher Chemistry 1B

CEIC1001 CHEM1021 CHEM1041

6 6 6

First Year Elective – Sustainable Product Engineering and Design (recommended) CEIC1000 6

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1Numerical Method and Statistics MATH2089 6

Material and Energy Systems CEIC2000 6

General Education GEN ED 6

Fluid and Particle Mechanics CEIC2001 6

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2Organic Chemistry CHEM2021 6

Engineering Mathematics 2E MATH2019 6

Heat and Mass Transfer CEIC2002 6

Chemical Reaction Engineering CEIC2005 6

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1Polymer Science POLY3000 6

General Education GEN ED 6

Environmental Science and Technology INDC3002 6

Organic Chemistry CHEM3829 6

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2Inorganic Chemistry: The Elements CHEM2031 6

Instrumental Analysis INDC2003 6

Process Dynamics and Control CEIC3006 6

Applied Industrial Chemistry INDC3001 6

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1Process Design Project CIEC4001 12

Thesis A CEIC4002 6

Professional Elective ELECTIVE 6

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2Environment and Sustainability CIEC4000 6

Thesis B or Advanced Thesis*

CIEC4003 CIEC4006

6 12

Professional Elective ELECTIVE 6

Professional Elective ELECTIVE 6

GRADUATE WITH HONOURSOur Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree is competitive

and challenging, and requires students to perform at a high

level to graduate. This ensures graduates are equipped with

the skills and knowledge for a successful career as a

professional engineer.

Information provided about subjects, units, courses and any arrangements for courses including staffing, are an expression of intent only and are not to be taken as a firm offer or undertaking. The School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW reserves the right to discontinue or vary such subjects, units, courses, or arrangements or staffing at any time without notice and to impose limitations on enrolment in any course.

*Advanced Thesis replaces Thesis B and one Professional Elective.

BE (HONS) IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

LENGTH OF STUDY: 4 years UAC CODE: 425550 2014 CUT-OFF: 91.00

SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGWe are a foundation school of UNSW with 65 years

experience providing quality chemical engineering

education to thousands of students.

• The only Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Industrial Chemistry degree in the country

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Industrial

Chemistry degree is professionally accredited by

Engineers Australia and the Royal Australian

Chemical Institute (RACI)

• Close links with key industrial, commercial and

professional organisations

• Degrees incorporate a strong emphasis on

practical problem solving

• Exciting and innovative student projects and

industry-based training

• Ranked among the top chemical engineering

schools in Australia

• We have three full-time female professors, the

highest in any Chemical Engineering school in

Australia, and an active Women in Engineering

program linking undergraduates with female

engineers in government and industry

DEGREE OPTIONSDual Degrees:

You can combine your Bachelor of Engineering

(Honours) with a number of degrees from across

the University, including Arts, Commerce, Law,

and Science.

For the latest on your dual degree options, visit

engineering.unsw.edu.au or search the online

handbook at handbook.unsw.edu.au

Alternatives:

Check out the table below for the other programs

offered at the School of Chemical Engineering.

ALTERNATIVE DEGREES YEARS UAC CODE

BE (Hons) in Chemical Engineering

4 years 425550

Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) in Food Technology

4 years 425600

Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) in Nutrition

4 years 425600

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