61st in the world

Ranked 61st globally for engineering and technology by the 2020 QS University Rankings by Subject

1st for employability

Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Chemical and Biomolecular) will enable you to develop creative solutions throughout the chemical and environmental engineering fields.

By combining collaborative learning and research with first-hand industry experience, you will be positioned to revolutionise society's processes and address pressing environmental challenges.

As a chemical and biomolecular engineering student, you will learn from leading professionals and researchers as you develop a sophisticated knowledge of chemical, combustion, environmental, petroleum and water engineering.

You will understand how to transform raw materials into beneficial products using chemistry, biology and physics as well as discover the emerging fields of nanotechnology and molecular biology, which are revolutionising energy and storage systems, food production and the healthcare industry.

During your four-year degree you will explore the challenges faced by process industries, including the chemicals, minerals, energy and agriculture, food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Through practical learning, industry projects and specialised electives you will become an agent in the drive to create a sustainable society.

As part of your degree you will undertake the award-winning Professional Engagement Program enabling you to change your approach to learning through self-reflection and extra-curricular activities throughout your degree.

The specialisations that best align with this degree are:

• Food and Bioprocessing
• Process Intensification
• Water and Environmental Treatment Processes

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Combustion engineer
• Petroleum engineer
• Chemical engineer
• Smelting engineer
• Water treatment engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Biotechnology
• Food engineering
• Mineral engineering.
• Production 
• Health
• Government

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia, Institution of Chemical Engineers and other major professional engineering institutions. Our graduates are also recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.