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Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Session: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Session: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Session: 27
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 240
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
 
 
Bachelor of Engineering (Major)
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Major)
 
  

Program Description

This combined program of five years full-time study enables a student in the school to qualify for the award of both BE in Industrial Chemistry and Bachelor of Science. Graduates from this program will have a broader range of complementary computing, chemistry and engineering skills that will greatly enhance both their employment and career prospects. The School of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry administers the program.

Successful completion of the BE in Industrial Chemistry program is accepted by the Institution of Engineers Australia and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute as sufficient academic qualification for corporate membership.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Please contact the School of Chemical Engineering & Industrial Chemistry for information on the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.

Program Structure

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4
2 x Computing Electives 12 UOC

2 x Computing Electives 12 UOC

Plus additional Elective Course 6 UOC (Either Computer Science or Chemical Engineering/Industrial Chemistry)

Year 5
Elective Course 3 UOC

Either Computer Science or Chemical Engineering/Industrial Chemistry

Academic Rules

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry Program Rules

1. The BSc in Industrial Chemistry is awarded following the completion of a minimum of 192 units of credit.

2. The specific requirements for the BSc in Industrial Chemistry are set out in this Handbook.

3. The degree may be awarded with Honours, based upon the overall performance in the program and in accordance with Faculty and School policies. Honours are awarded in the following classes - Class 1, Class 2 Division 1, Class 2 Division 2.

4. The standard duration of the program is four years, or eight Sessions, of full-time study each comprising 24 units of credit. Students may undertake the program over a longer period on the basis of part-time study.

5. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 60 days of approved experience in industry prior to graduation.

6. General Education electives may only be attempted after the students has attempted at least 24 units of credit.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following web-page:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Industrial Experience Requirements

All students must complete at least 60 working days of approved industrial experience (or professional practice in the case of Surveying and Spatial Information Systems students) prior to enrolment in the final year of their program. The award of the degree is dependent on the completion of the requisite periods of industrial employment at a standard approved by the University.

Area(s) of Specialisation

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