302154 v.2 Master 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. Applicants without honours degree will be accepted at the discretion of the Head of Department. Applicants with relevant engineering or science degreecan 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, which will 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.3 + | Research Project 591 | 20.0 | 100.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 302225 | v.3 #+ | Research Project 592 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 302226 | v.3 #+ | Research Project 593 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 302227 | v.3 #+ | Research Project 594 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 302228 | v.3 #+ | Research Project 595 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302199 | v.3 | Reaction Engineering 515 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302200 | v.2 | ChE 516 Mass Transfer Operations | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302201 | v.3 | Risk Management 541 | 8.0 | 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 | |
| 305374 | v.1 | ChE 519 Process Economics and Management | 6.0 | 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 | |
| 310754 | v.1 | ChE 523 Advanced Particle Processes | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 310755 | v.2 | Fundamentals of Air Pollution Control 522 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 311183 | v.2 | Wastewater Treatment 502 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 311335 | v.2 | Separation Processes 543 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312175 | v.2 | Thermodynamics 520 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313617 | v.2 | Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention in Liquids 500 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313983 | v.1 | Corrosion Chemistry 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
#+ ChE 592, ChE 593, 594, 595 Research Projects must all be completed if one is completed
+ Enrolment is only permitted if 100 credits have been successfully completed
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | 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.
