302153 v.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
PGradDipChemEng(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 038787B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
This course provides an advanced professional qualification for graduates in engineering or applied science disciplines (not usually for graduate chemical engineers). Applicants will be graduates with qualifications in areas related to chemical engineering and intending to work in the chemical processing industries. 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. Applicants without honours degree will be accepted at the discretion of the Head of Department. Applicants with relevant engineering or science degree can be accepted at the discretion of the Head of Department.Transfer from the Graduate Certificate to this course is allowable subject to the approval of the Head of Department.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and July.
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
Graduate Certificate in Chemical Engineering
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.3 | Process Design Project 599 | 12.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 302195 | v.3 | Process Heat Transfer 511 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302196 | v.3 | Fluid Mechanics 512 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302197 | v.3 | Fluid and Particle Processes 513 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302198 | v.3 | Process Control 514 | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 302199 | v.3 | Reaction Engineering 515 | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 302200 | v.2 | ChE 516 Mass Transfer Operations | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302201 | v.3 | Risk Management 541 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302202 | v.2 | ChE 542 Advanced Separation Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302208 | v.3 | Mineral Processing 552 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302209 | v.3 | Petroleum Processing 553 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302214 | v.2 | ChE 558 Advanced Process Control | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 304767 | v.3 | Process Plant Engineering 518 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309301 | v.2 | Special Topics Bioprocessing 571 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 310248 | v.2 | Mass and Energy Balances 521 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310755 | v.2 | Fundamentals of Air Pollution Control 522 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 311183 | v.2 | Wastewater Treatment 502 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 311677 | v.2 | Fundamentals of Oilfield Processing 504 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 312175 | v.2 | Thermodynamics 520 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313617 | v.3 | Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention in Liquids 500 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313983 | v.2 | Corrosion Chemistry 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | 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.
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