302153 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
PGradDipChemEng(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 038787B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Graduate diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
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.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
Chemical engineering graduates, especially those with honours, should consider enrolling in the Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) by research.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or graduate certificate.
Specifically, applicants require 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 in Chemical Engineering to this course is allowable subject to the approval of the Head of Department.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Intermediate Awards
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 awards approved for this course:
Graduate Certificate in Chemical Engineering
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and July.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | 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.
| 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 (No Year Level Specified) | 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 | 8.0 | 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 | |
| 310248 | v.2 | Mass and Energy Balances 521 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304767 | v.3 | Process Plant Engineering 518 | 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 | |
| 309301 | v.2 | Special Topics Bioprocessing 571 | 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 | |
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au
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.
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