Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (BE(Hons)(Chem) BSc)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (BE(Hons)(Chem) BSc)
Program Code
BEDSM
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2025
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
Through this double degree program students can combine the concepts of chemical engineering with science. The chemical engineering program will provide students with a background in the physical sciences, chemical engineering core disciplines, integrated design skills and research training. Through the science program, students learn a number of transferable skills including analytical methods, laboratory and field techniques, information technology skills, teamwork, initiative and the ability to communicate and cooperate with people from a range of backgrounds and expertise.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 5 years.
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates of the program qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia and the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (UK).
Program Learning Outcomes
- Contribute to the design of creative, sustainable, economic and safe solutions, which satisfy the objectives of clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a broad, theory-based understanding of the mathematical, natural and physical sciences underpinning engineering practice, and evaluate the differences between theoretical and applied system behaviour.
- Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the computer and information sciences that underpin engineering practice.
- Demonstrate a substantial and contemporary body-of-knowledge of engineering methods, tools and processes for a specific discipline, complemented by relevant knowledge from related disciplines.
- Professionally and ethically conduct themselves and their work, respecting the communities and cultural norms within which that work is carried out.
- Communicate objectively and effectively, in written and oral forms, to lay and expert audiences.
- Apply critical and independent thinking to make sound judgements, based on evidence, theory and logical reasoning.
- Maintain and develop knowledge of advancements in engineering practice and research in the specific discipline, and apply this knowledge innovatively when devising solutions.
- Be an effective, emotionally and culturally intelligent team member, with leadership potential.
- Apply a systems approach to managing and developing solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of science by: 11.1 articulating the methods of science and explaining why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry 11.2 explaining the role and relevance of science in society.
- Exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by: 12.1 demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one disciplinary area 12.2 demonstrating knowledge in at least one other disciplinary area.
- Critically analyse and solve scientific problems by: 13.1 gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources 13.2 designing and planning an investigation 13.3 selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to conduct an investigation 13.4 collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data 13.5 demonstrating the cooperativity and effectiveness of working in a team environment.
- Be effective communication of science by communicating scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes.
- Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by: 15.1 being independent and self-directed learners 15.2 working effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context 15.3 demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practicing ethical conduct.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science
There shall be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the double degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 120 units, comprising:
- Courses to the value of 84 units from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical), Core courses to the value of at least 81 units and Elective courses to the value of 3 units.
- Courses to the value of 36 units from the Bachelor of Science, including a major from the Bachelor of Science.
- A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
- Unless exempted, International students are required to take ENG 1011 Introduction to Engineering EAL in lieu of ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering.
- Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in Mathematics IM, followed by Mathematics IA with Mathematics IB taken in Summer Semester to complete the Mathematics requirements at Level I. The satisfactory completion of Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Core Courses
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Chemical Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Chemical Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 81 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 1007 Introduction to Process Engineering 3 ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering 3 ENG 1003 Programming (Matlab and Excel) 3 MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA 3 MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB 3 or
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 2010 Process Design II 3 CHEM ENG 2011 Process Engineering Thermodynamics 3 CHEM ENG 2014 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 CHEM ENG 2018 Process Fluid Mechanics 3 MATHS 2106 Differential Equations for Engineers II 3 MATHS 2107 Statistics & Numerical Methods II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 3029 Material Science and Engineering 3 CHEM ENG 3030 Process Design III 3 CHEM ENG 3031 Process Control & Instrumentation 3 CHEM ENG 3033 Separation Process Engineering 3 CHEM ENG 3034 Chemical Reactor Engineering 3 CHEM ENG 3035 Fluid and Particle Mechanics 3 CHEM ENG 3036 Unit Operations Laboratory 3 ENG 3005 Research Methods and Project Management 3 Level IV
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 4014 Plant Design Project 6 CHEM ENG 4034 Chemical Engineering Practice 3 CHEM ENG 4050 Advanced Chemical Engineering 3 CHEM ENG 4054 Research Project 3 CHEM ENG 4056 Process Design IV 3 -
Bachelor of Science Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Bachelor of Science Courses students must complete courses to the value of 36 units.
Level I Science Electives (6 units)
Level II Science Electives (12 units)
Level III Science Electives (18 units)
Science Electives may be chosen from courses listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Science. Students must complete a major in accordance with the Program Rules for the Bachelor of Science.
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Work Based Learning
To satisfy the requirements for Work Based Learning students must adhere to the following:
A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
Electives
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Chemical Electives
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 4048 Biofuels, Biomass and Wastes 3 CHEM ENG 4051 Water and Wastewater Engineering 3 CHEM ENG 4058 Metallurgical Processes 3 CHEM ENG 4074WT Brewery Engineering 3 CHEM ENG 4075WT Winery Engineering 3 MECH ENG 4112 Combustion Technologies & High Temperature Processes 3