ObjectivesIn this course, you will complete an individual design project and an industry-based research project. You will also choose from a variety subjects to develop specialised knowledge and skills in the chemical engineering field.
Entry requirementsA bachelor degree in engineering or applied science plus honours or relevant experience. If you have an appropriate bachelor degree but do not meet the other requirements, you may be required to complete additional units which would extend the duration of the course.
Academic titleMaster of Chemical Engineering
Course descriptionMaster of Chemical Engineering
MChemEng(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 038786C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
Introduction
This course provides an advanced professional qualification for graduates in engineering or applied science disciplines (not usually for graduate chemical engineers). Chemical engineering graduates, especially those with honours, should consider enrolling in the Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) by research.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A recognised degree in engineering or applied science at honours level or a recognised degree in engineering or applied science without honours but with relevant experience. Such candidates will be accepted at the discretion of the Head of Department. Candidates with an appropriate pass degree can be accepted at the discretion of the Head of Department, but will be required to complete up to 16 full units over one and a half years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). Transfer from the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering to this course is allowable subject to the approval of the Head of Department.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Part-time students are required to complete the course within three calendar years of initial enrolment. Each student will be advised of their individual study plan, whichwill be subject to the availability and sequencing of units within the program. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Course Organisation
Units taken will depend upon availability within a particular year, and student enrolment is subject to the approval of the study plan by the Head of Department. The research project may be studied in the summer break and could reduce the course duration to one year.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0 100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
302222 v.2 + ChE 599 Design Project 12.0 50.0
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0 100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
302223 v.2 + ChE 591 Research Project 20.0 100.0
OR
302225 v.2 #+ ChE 592 Research Project 6.0 25.0
OR
302226 v.2 #+ ChE 593 Research Project 5.0 25.0
OR
302227 v.2 #+ ChE 594 Research Project 5.0 25.0
OR
302228 v.2 #+ ChE 595 Research Project 5.0 25.0 100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
302195 v.2 ChE 511 Process Heat Transfer 6.0 25.0
302196 v.2 ChE 512 Fluid Mechanics 6.0 25.0
302197 v.2 ChE 513 Fluid and Particle Processes 6.0 25.0
302198 v.2 ChE 514 Process Control 6.0 25.0
302199 v.2 ChE 515 Reaction Engineering 6.0 25.0
302200 v.2 ChE 516 Mass Transfer Operations 6.0 25.0
302201 v.2 ChE 541 Risk Management 6.0 25.0
302202 v.2 ChE 542 Advanced Separation Processes 6.0 25.0
302208 v.2 * ChE 552 Mineral Processing 3.0 12.5
302209 v.2 * ChE 553 Petroleum Processing 3.0 12.5
302214 v.2 * ChE 558 Advanced Process Control 3.0 12.5
302215 v.2 * ChE 559 Advanced Process Simulation 3.0 12.5
302394 v.2 * ChE 517 Process Design and Synthesis 3.0 12.5
304767 v.2 ChE 518 Process Plant Engineering 5.0 25.0
304768 v.2 * ChE 579 Special Topics 2.5 12.5
305374 v.1 ChE 519 Process Economics and Management 6.0 25.0
307065 v.1 * ChE 570 Gas Reservoir Engineering 3.0 12.5
309301 v.1 ChE 571 Special Topics (Bioprocessing) 3.0 12.5
310248 v.1 ChE 521 Mass and Energy Balances 8.0 25.0
310754 v.1 ChE 523 Advanced Particle Processes 3.0 12.5
310755 v.1 ChE 522 - Fundamentals of Air Pollution Control 3.0 12.5
311183 v.1 ChE 502 Wastewater Treatment 3.0 12.5
311312 v.1 ChE 531 Advanced Risk Management 3.0 12.5
311677 v.1 ChE 504 Fundamentals of Oilfield Processing 3.0 12.5
# and ChE 593, 594, 595 Research Projects
#+ and ChE 593, 594, 595 Research Projects. Enrolment is only permitted if four full units have been successfully completed.
* Only four of these units may be selected each semester
+ Enrolment is only permitted if four full units have been successfully completed
Availability
Year Location Period All* Internal
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.