Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Honours)

Undergraduate

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
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Duration
4 year(s) full-time
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Program code
HENCH
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Full time or part time
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Indicative annual fees
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Prerequisite
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods (or equivalent)
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Assumed knowledge
None
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Entry scores
2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):80 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):A,A,B

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Work and life experience

  • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
  • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry.
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Honours)

Program code: HENCH

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 150 units for Core courses, and
  • 12 units for Core selective, and
  • 6 units from Work integrated learning, and
  • 0 to 18 units for Discipline courses, and
  • 6 to 24 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 150 units for Core courses, and
  • 12 units for Core selective, and
  • 6 units from Work integrated learning, and
  • 0 to 18 units for Discipline courses, and
  • 6 to 24 units for Electives

Complete 150 units comprising:

  • 144 units for all Program core, and
  • 6 units from Common core

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Engineering Programming
Course code
COMP1006
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Design and Prototyping
Course code
ENGI1001
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Materials
Course code
ENGI1002
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Physics
Course code
ENGI1003
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Modelling 1
Course code
ENGI1004
Units
6
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Course name
Professional Engineering Practice
Course code
ENGI1005
Units
6
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Course name
Process Engineering
Course code
ENGP1000
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Mathematics
Course code
MATH1016
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Modelling 2
Course code
ENGI2001
Units
6
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Engineering Project Management
Course code
ENGI2003
Units
6
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Course name
Fluid and Particle Mechanics
Course code
ENGP2001
Units
6
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Course name
Heat and Mass Transfer
Course code
ENGP2002
Units
6
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Course name
Process Thermodynamics
Course code
ENGP2003
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Chemistry
Course code
ENGP2004
Units
6
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Process Systems Design
Course code
ENGP2005
Units
6
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Course name
Systems Engineering and Professional Practice
Course code
ENGI3006
Units
6
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Chemical Engineering Laboratory and Data Analysis
Course code
ENGP3003
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Chemical Engineering
Course code
ENGP4000
Units
6
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Course name
Plant Design Project A
Course code
ENGP4001
Units
6
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Plant Design Project B
Course code
ENGP4002
Units
6
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Course name
Plant Equipment Design
Course code
ENGPX300
Units
6
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Course name
Process Dynamics and Control
Course code
ENGPX301
Units
6
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Reaction Engineering
Course code
ENGPX302
Units
6
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Separation Process Engineering
Course code
ENGPX303
Units
6

Common core description

Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.

Course name Course code Units
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An Ethically Rich Life
Course code
COREX001
Units
6
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Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
Course code
COREX002
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
Course code
COREX003
Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
Course code
COREX004
Units
6
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Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
Course code
COREX005
Units
6
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Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
Course code
COREX006
Units
6

Complete 0 to 18 units comprising:

  • 0 to 18 units from Energy Resources Engineering

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and Rock Properties
Course code
ENGIX400
Units
6
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Data Analytics for Resources Engineering
Course code
ENGPX403
Units
6
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Production Engineering
Course code
ENGPX409
Units
6
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Course name
Reservoir Engineering
Course code
ENGPX410
Units
6
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Course name
Reservoir Thermodynamics and Fluid Properties
Course code
ENGPX411
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete exactly 6 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Professional Engineer Career Preparation
Course code
ENGI3900
Units
6

Complete 12 units for either of the following:

  • 12 units for all Engineering Research Project, or
  • 12 units for all Engineering Internship

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Engineering Research Project Part A
Course code
ENGI4900
Units
6
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Engineering Research Project Part B
Course code
ENGI4901
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Engineering Internship A
Course code
ENGI4028
Units
6
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Engineering Internship B
Course code
ENGI4029
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 6 to 24 units comprising:

  • 0 to 6 units from Level 2 Electives, and
  • 6 to 24 units from Level 4 Electives

Course name Course code Units
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Electrical and Electronic Systems
Course code
ENGE1000
Units
6
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Course name
Engineering Geology and Surveying
Course code
ENGI1011
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
Course code
ENGM1000
Units
6
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Food Engineering
Course code
ENGP2006
Units
6
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Pharmaceutical Production Processes
Course code
ENGP2007
Units
6
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Drilling Engineering and Well Completion
Course code
ENGPX405
Units
6
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Environmental Systems and Sustainability
Course code
ENGV3003
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics and Rock Properties
Course code
ENGIX400
Units
6
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Engineering Experience Internship
Course code
ENGI4030
Units
6
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Combustion and High Temperature Processes
Course code
ENGPX402
Units
6
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Metallurgical Processes
Course code
ENGPX407
Units
6
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Course name
Water and Wastewater Engineering
Course code
ENGPX414
Units
6
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Brewery Engineering
Course code
ENGPX400
Units
6
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Course name
Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
Course code
ENGPX401
Units
6
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Downstream Bioprocessing
Course code
ENGPX404
Units
6
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Course name
Production Engineering
Course code
ENGPX409
Units
6
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Course name
Reservoir Engineering
Course code
ENGPX410
Units
6
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Course name
Reservoir Thermodynamics and Fluid Properties
Course code
ENGPX411
Units
6
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Course name
Upstream Bioprocessing
Course code
ENGPX413
Units
6
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Food Processing and Safety
Course code
ENGPX415
Units
6
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Good Manufacturing Practice, Validation and Regulation
Course code
ENGPX416
Units
6

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