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RMIT University

  • 45% international / 55% domestic

Bachelor of Engineering(Chemical Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Gain an end-to-end understanding of how pharmaceutical products are designed and developed, as well as their process involved in the large scale production.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
5 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
BH122CEHDD, 093315M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$42,312 per year / $211,560 total
ATAR
84

About this course

Get ready for a fulfilling career in chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences. As the pharmaceutical industry expands in Australia and world-wide, your understanding of the engineering process and other scientific fields involved in drug development and production, will ensure you're well equipped to work across a range of roles.

You'll gain a thorough understanding of the principles of chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences, allowing you to apply your knowledge to large scale production in the pharmaceutical industry.

You'll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design-and-build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees.

To ensure you graduate job-ready, you'll also have an opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective.

Study locations

Bundoora

Melbourne City

Career pathways

In Australia, major employment areas are to be found in:

  • the chemical, petroleum, and petrochemical industries
  • the food industry
  • water
  • environmental management and pollution control
  • mineral and metallurgical industries
  • plastics/polymers
  • biomaterials and diagnostic agents
  • pharmaceuticals and vaccines
  • cosmetics
  • electricity and gas utilisation
  • research and development
  • project design and consulting

Graduates have gone on to work at a range of organisations including:

  • Basell
  • BP
  • Cadbury
  • Cryovac
  • CSL
  • CUB
  • ExxonMobil
  • Kraft
  • Moldflow
  • Rio Tinto

Credit for prior study or work

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.