Chemical engineering. Pure science, applied to real world problems. At UON we train engineers capable of solving the greatest global challenges. As a chemical engineer you may be part of a team developing high-efficiency insulation products that improve heating and cooling. You could work on biofuel production in remote communities, assisting with both waste disposal and energy production. Or, you might work in the food industry, refining products for people with special dietary needs. What is chemical engineering? Chemical engineers use their knowledge of the synthesis and processing of chemicals to convert raw material into useful products. They help develop everyday products like toothpaste, beer, puff pastry, chocolate, lipstick, paracetamol and petrol. Chemical engineers work in fields such as energy production, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. What you will study Build critical technical and engineering skills through courses in: automatic control chemical engineering principles heat transfer and design of energy systems thermodynamics mass transfer and separation processes fluid mechanics particle processing kinetics and reaction engineering green engineering and sustainability processes separations involving solids, liquids, and gases process control Connect with industry through guest lectures and interdisciplinary projects solving real world problems. Gain invaluable practical experience through your industry placement. Become job-ready through our professional practice courses. You'll learn to tackle ‘wicked problems’ and develop essential workplace skills in finance, project management, sustainability, communication and entrepreneurism. Diversify your skills with an elective pathway, a cluster of courses which can be used to: deepen your technical competence in your engineering field broaden your expertise in another area of engineering specialise your skills in areas outside engineering, such as business or maths study overseas at one of our many partner institutions.