Chemical Product Engineering is the new frontier for chemical engineers. You'll master the development process from start to finish, testing out ideas for products and extrapolating small-scale, laboratory chemistry into large, industrial-scale production. Unlock potential roles in varied sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and biomedical.
Chemical Product Engineering is the new frontier for chemical engineers. It incorporates the technical and entrepreneurial skills needed to innovate, develop and design new chemical and consumer products for large and small businesses.
Chemical Engineering has an emphasis on product design and development. A major focus in this field is on new materials and breakthrough technologies that overcome high costs and scarcity to create value-adding solutions. Chemical Engineers work in areas from cosmetics, drugs and solar cells to advance biomedical devices by identifying customer needs and creating products that meet those needs.
You'll build on the study of chemical and physical sciences and processes to create the types of products that can be commercialised in a number of fields such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agricultural chemicals and foods. Through academic and project work as well as applying your skills during 60 days of approved industry training, you'll graduate with the tools and skills you need to create products across a wide range of industries.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
We're ranked 1st in Australia and 31st globally for Engineering and Technology by QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024. For the past three years, we鈥檝e received a five-star rating for employability, teaching and research.
You鈥檒l study in facilities that deliver a world-class research and teaching environment, providing purpose-built modern laboratories and collaborative learning spaces. We鈥檝e invested $1 billion into delivering state-of-the-art facilities for our engineering students, researchers and academics.
Benefits of studying with us:
Strong partnerships with industry in education, research, training and employment
60 days of Industry Training built into your degree to promote career readiness
Our degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia and acknowledged by the Washington Accord meaning they鈥檙e globally recognised
Study in ultra-modern teaching labs and cutting-edge facilities such as the newly opened Science and Engineering Building听
We鈥檙e making important research discoveries in Food, Health & Medicine, Environmental Technology, Manufacturing & Resourcing and Energy Engineering
We offer a flexible first-year program with a wide choice of electives and five core courses in Maths, Physics, Engineering, Design and Computing
$3 million worth of scholarships are provided each year
Engineering a Better Future
The School of Chemical Engineering is focused on working with national and international partners to develop sustainable chemical solutions in the energy, resources, water, food and health sectors.
We partnered with Goodman Fielder, one of the major flour millers in Papua New Guinea (PNG), to improve public nutrition through micronutrient-fortified wheat flour. In a collaboration between universities, private companies and governments, this research initiative is providing better food sources for vulnerable communities.
You can explore how to use your engineering knowledge and skills for positive change through our courses in:听
Environment & Sustainability
Fundamentals of Humanitarian Engineering
Humanitarian Engineering Project
Sustainable Product Engineering & Design and Ecology
The 2024 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2024.
The 2024 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
The 2024 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2024. It is to be used as a guide only.
The 2024 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Assumed knowledge
For Chemical Engineering: Mathematics Extension 1, Physics.
For Chemical Product Engineering: Chemistry, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.听
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This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.听
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This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Admission pathways
This degree is eligible for admission through our听Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme. Complete a submission to demonstrate your passion and performance in relevant subjects. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
International direct entry
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please for more information.
Please for direct entry requirements.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.鈥
This degree is eligible for admission through our听Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme. Complete a submission to demonstrate your passion and performance in relevant subjects. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year degree, which can be studied part time or full time.鈥痀ou鈥檒l鈥痗hoose one of 19 specialisations鈥痳anging鈥痜rom traditional areas of Engineering including Civil, Mechanical and Electrical to emerging areas like Quantum Engineering or Renewable Engineering.鈥
If鈥痽ou鈥檙e鈥痭ot sure of which specialisation to choose a flexible first year鈥痑llows you to鈥痗hoose your specialisation at the end of your first year.鈥
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Minor in Nuclear Engineering
In this degree, you can choose to study a minor in Nuclear Engineering. With a UNSW Minor in Nuclear Engineering, you will be able to apply your degree expertise to work on energy efficiency, material improvements, defence technology, and crucial nuclear medicine for Australia. Find out more.
Study areas
Chemical Product Engineering
Full program structure
Degree structures can vary depending on the number of courses you choose and听timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.听
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Two introductory鈥痗ourses鈥痠n Mathematics听
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You may also study an introductory course related to your specialisation of choice. These courses equip you with the skills required for the rest of your Engineering degree.鈥
All students鈥痵tudy鈥疎NGG1000 鈥淚ntroduction to Engineering Design and Innovation鈥.鈥疘n this course鈥痽ou鈥檒l鈥痩earn to think the way that engineers think,鈥痙eveloping鈥痵olutions鈥痺ith limited鈥痓udget, time and resources.鈥
In your second year鈥痽ou鈥檒l undertake:听
Courses from your selected specialisations听
Core鈥痗ourses to give you the fundamental knowledge in your area of interest听
In鈥痽our third and fourth year you鈥檒l develop your knowledge further with a range of core and elective courses.鈥
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This degree also requires you鈥痶o complete 60 days of industrial training, which gives you some on the job experience before graduating.鈥疶his multidisciplinary educational approach connects students, academics and industry enabling鈥痽ou鈥痶o develop the essential technical and professional鈥痵kills,鈥痵o鈥痽ou鈥痶hrive in鈥痽our鈥痜uture career.鈥
This degree is globally recognised and is accredited by Engineers Australia and acknowledged by the Washington Accord. This degree is also accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).听
Part of this degree involves applying your skills through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas. Your industrial training will give you a taste of a real-world professional engineering setting and the hands-on experience to become career-ready.
Double degrees
Combine your talent and passions to discover future opportunities suited to your unique strengths. Despite the name, double degrees are not double the workload! You'll study core courses in two areas of expertise, graduating with two qualifications in less time than it takes to complete two consecutive degrees.
Double your knowledge, skills, and career options with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and:
*Double Degree only available with some Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialisations.
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the 听and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
For most international students, applications are submitted via听our鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement听date. For听more information visit听our鈥.
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the鈥痜or application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements.鈥.
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Fees & Scholarships
2025 Indicative First Year Full Fee
$8,000*
2025 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree
$36,500*
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
2025 Indicative First Year Fee
$58,500*
2025 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree
$253,500*
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit听.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
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UNSW provides鈥痑 wide range of鈥疻omen in Engineering scholarships to support high-achieving female students throughout their degree.
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