Squiz University — Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering at Squiz University covers the design and operation of processes that turn raw materials into useful products. Students learn how reactions, separations, and transport phenomena work at scale — from pharmaceuticals and food to energy and advanced materials.
The degree is offered at both the Sydney and Melbourne campuses. The first two years build shared foundations in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and process principles. Later years branch into reaction engineering, process control, bioprocesses, and sustainable plant design.
Duration: Four years full-time (or part-time equivalent).
Entry: Year 12 mathematics, chemistry, and physics are strongly recommended. Bridging subjects are available in the first semester for students who need them.
Practical work: Process labs, pilot-plant sessions, and an industry placement in the third year give students time on real equipment and plant problems.
Domestic students: $10,200 per full-time year (indicative 2026).
International students: $46,500 per full-time year (indicative 2026).
Fees cover tuition only. Allow about $700–$1,200 per year for lab coats, textbooks, and safety equipment. Eligible domestic students may defer tuition through HECS-HELP.
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Year 1: Engineering mathematics, chemistry, physics, material and energy balances, and introductory process design.
Year 2: Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and separation processes.
Year 3: Reaction engineering, process control, bioprocesses, and an industry placement.
Year 4: Plant design, sustainability and safety, advanced electives, and a final-year design project.
Graduates work in chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, water treatment, and process consulting. Typical titles include graduate process engineer, plant engineer, and production engineer. Career paths often lead to operations leadership, process safety, or specialist master’s and research degrees.