Chemical engineers play a critical role in transforming raw materials into useful products

such as healthy foods, clean water, metals, medicines and sustainable energy.

Drawing on detailed process development, modelling and systems thinking, chemical

engineers apply new approaches and big-picture thinking to reduce waste and energy
consumption.

In this hands-on specialisation you'll explore topics including energy and mass flows,
safety and sustainability, and the possibilities of interconnected systems.

You will benefit from the insights and expertise of world-leading researchers and highly-
qualified academic staff. With practical projects, guest lecturers from industry,
internships and placements with leading engineering companies, you will gain the
knowledge, skills and industry connections needed to transition from university to the
workplace.

Tailor your specialisation in chemical engineering with majors or minors that meet your

interests and career goals. Chemical engineering offers these options:
Specialisations

To study this major, you'll have to choose an engineering specialisation first. The environmental
engineering major is available in the following specialisations:

Chemical engineering
Civil engineering
1 in Queensland for chemical engineering

QS World University Rankings 2021

30 in the world for civil and structural engineering

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Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could
be on your way to:
  Environmental engineer
 Process improvement engineer
 Environmental consultant
 Wastewater treatment engineer
 Principal environmental officer
EARLY-CAREER SALARY

Environmental Engineer
$56K–$89K

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LATE-CAREER SALARY

Environmental Engineer
$75K–$153K

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“As a Graduate Site Engineer at Lendlease, I am involved with developing the

construction methodology for projects, preparing tender submissions and creating
project programs. It’s satisfying to offer engineering solutions which add quality,
time, safety and cost efficiencies to the projects I’m involved in.”

Holley Morton

Graduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental)

“I was fortunate enough to visit the St Lucia campus when I was in high school. The
moment I stepped onto campus I knew it was where I wanted to go. I love the campus,
facilities, staff, students, and the many opportunities that UQ offers.”

Charlotte Radel

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

“The production of fuels is a good example of the chemical engineer's role in the energy
space. In the future chemical engineers are going to be crucial in the production of
sustainable biofuels and clean fuels such as hydrogen, which is an area that I’m
particularly interested in.”

Kailin Graham

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Environmental Engineering)

“I have many great memories from UQ. I really loved the large number of active clubs
and societies that I could join. I also really valued having good study spaces on
campus to work on assignments alongside my peers.”

Karminee Karuna

Graduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Environmental)

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