5 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program
This dual degree combines advanced chemical process engineering with a strong foundation in scientific disciplines, giving students the ability to design, analyse, and optimise industrial systems while also developing broad scientific expertise. It is ideal for students who want a flexible STEM career pathway spanning chemical industries, environmental science, research, and advanced technology sectors.
Campus: UTS City Campus, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Curriculum Structure
First Year
In the first year, students build a strong foundation in engineering principles and scientific thinking. Engineering study typically introduces core units such as Engineering Mathematics, Introduction to Engineering Practice, and Physics for Engineers, while the science component includes foundational subjects like Chemistry Fundamentals and introductory scientific method training. This year focuses on developing analytical skills, laboratory techniques, and problem-solving abilities across both engineering and science disciplines.
Second Year
The second year deepens technical understanding in chemical process engineering while expanding scientific knowledge. Students explore engineering subjects such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Chemical Process Principles, alongside science electives that may include Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Data Analysis for Science. This stage strengthens the ability to understand how chemical systems behave and how scientific principles support engineering design.
Third Year
In the third year, students move into more advanced engineering and specialised science study. Engineering units typically include Reaction Engineering, Separation Processes, and Process Design, while science electives allow exploration in areas such as Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, or Biotechnology Foundations. Students begin integrating both disciplines through applied problem-solving and laboratory-based projects.
Fourth Year
The fourth year focuses on advanced chemical process systems and interdisciplinary scientific application. Engineering study includes Advanced Process Control, Sustainable Engineering Systems, and Industrial Process Design, while science subjects may focus on advanced laboratory research methods or specialised scientific electives. Students also undertake larger collaborative projects that connect scientific investigation with engineering solutions.
Fifth Year
In the final year, students complete a major capstone project combining engineering design and scientific research. The project typically involves solving real industrial or environmental challenges, supported by advanced electives in both engineering and science disciplines. This year prepares graduates for professional-level thinking, innovation, and multidisciplinary problem-solving in complex industries.
Focus Areas:
Chemical process engineering, scientific research methods, environmental systems, industrial process design, laboratory analysis, sustainability, materials science, applied chemistry, and data-driven scientific engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
Graduates develop the ability to design and optimise chemical processes, apply scientific principles across multiple disciplines, conduct advanced laboratory and industrial analysis, integrate engineering and science knowledge for complex problem-solving, and contribute to innovation in industrial, environmental, and research settings.
Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
The Engineering (Honours) component aligns with Engineers Australia accreditation requirements, supporting professional engineering recognition. The Science component provides a flexible scientific qualification aligned with UTS’s internationally recognised STEM education framework, enabling multidisciplinary career pathways.
Reputation (Employability Rankings):
University of Technology Sydney is globally recognised for strong graduate employability, industry-connected learning, and applied STEM education. It consistently performs strongly in international rankings such as QS World University Rankings for employer reputation and practical graduate outcomes.
At UTS, this dual degree is built around hands-on scientific investigation and real engineering practice, so students regularly move between laboratories, computational environments, and project-based learning studios. You’ll gain experience not only in chemical process design and analysis, but also in scientific experimentation across multiple disciplines, using industry-relevant tools and research methods that reflect real STEM careers. Learning is strongly integrated with collaboration, experimentation, and applied problem-solving in modern facilities designed to mirror professional engineering and science environments:
Graduates of this dual degree are well prepared for careers in both engineering and scientific industries, where they can work on designing chemical processes, conducting scientific research, and solving complex industrial and environmental challenges. This combination opens doors to versatile roles such as Process Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Research Scientist, and Industrial Technologist across sectors like energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and sustainability-focused industries:
Further Academic Progression:
After completing this program, graduates can pursue advanced studies such as a Master of Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, or Sustainable Engineering) or a Master of Science (Research-focused specialisations). Students interested in innovation or academic careers may also progress to Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or PhD programs, focusing on advanced chemical process systems, scientific discovery, or environmental and industrial research.



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