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Overview
- Learn to apply practical analysis and technical principles to areas across both science and engineering.
- Cover a wide range of topics including mathematics, chemistry, energy systems, fluid mechanics, engineering materials, energy management and process management.
- Gain the foundation for employment in industries including mining, manufacturing, chemical industries and environmental, electricity, gas, water and waste services.
| QTAC course code | 412502 |
| QUT course code | EN40 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 4 years full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February, July |
| Deferment | You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year. |
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| CRICOS code | 056529D |
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Details
A process engineer develops and optimises industrial processes to make the huge range of products on which modern society depends. Process engineering involves refining, renewing or modifying raw materials (for example, plants such as sugar cane, ore-bearing rocks, waste, commodity chemicals or animals) to produce useful products and by-products for our society. In today’s world, processing efficiently, sustainably and with a low energy footprint is key to business operations and profitability. Industries that employ process engineers include chemicals manufacturing, gas production, minerals processing, food manufacturing and bio-process industries such as biofuels and waste products processing.
Process engineers are involved in designing equipment, controlling chemical reactions, developing process control strategies, and operating and upgrading industrial processes. Process engineers undertake these duties while ensuring protection of the environment and the health and safety of their employees and the community.
Explore your options
Your engineering degree features a common first year that combines broad foundation principles with a wide range of specialisation choices, giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.
Why choose this specialisation?
By studying process engineering at QUT you will learn to apply practical analysis and technical principles to the areas across both science and engineering including mathematics, chemistry, energy systems, fluid mechanics, engineering materials, energy management and process management. Units will cover processing principles, unit operations, chemical reaction engineering and process design.
This degree will provide you with project management and leadership skills through coursework and projects necessary to approach complex and multidisciplinary problems in the workplace. Throughout the degree, emphasis will be placed on developing a responsible professional with a sense of social awareness.
You will benefit from QUT’s strong industry links and real-world lecturers and have access to opportunities for site visits, work integrated learning and research projects.
Career outcomes
Graduates of this degree have the opportunity to seek national and global careers in an office, in the outdoors or on an industrial plant, or a combination of all of these. As a process engineer you have many career options including consulting, contracting, general management, investment analysts and advice, process planning and design, operations management, research, technical specialist, and in tertiary education.
Work is often process-orientated and you may be working on a number of projects, all at various different stages, at any given time. Tasks that are typical for process engineers include interfacing with company representatives; developing project plans; negotiating additional resources; and communicating solutions to satisfy business units, company and external requirements.
You may gain employment across several industries including professional, scientific and technical services; environmental services; manufacturing; mining; and electricity, gas, water and waste services.
Professional recognition
QUT’s Bachelor of Engineering course has professional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA).
Units
Work Integrated Learning unit
Bachelor of Engineering students are required to complete at least 60 days of industrial experience in an engineering environment approved by the course coordinator as part of the Work Integrated Learning unit.
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Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Maths B
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA). Recommended study: Chemistry, Maths C and Physics.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed an offer for this course in the major offer round.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: CSP $4,200 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Engineering (Process Engineering)
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (412502) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
