This double degree programme offers students studying a BScdirect entry into the Third Year of the BE(Hons) in Chemical and Process Engineering, enabling you to earn both degrees in just five years (three years for BSc, two years for BE(Hons)).
Itis designedfor students whohavecompleteda BScmajoringinChemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, or Biology.It is ideal for those whoare seeking wider career opportunities and are keen to exploretheir field further.
Having degrees and experience in interdisciplinary areas leads to greater career opportunities beyond a standalone BSc.
This programme letsyoucombine engineering and science to work on interdisciplinary projects, such as water management, reactor engineering, and materialproductions.With 800 hours of work experience anda final year project,youwill gain both practical experience and industry connections.
Completion of the programme also leads to high employabilitywith 100% of graduatessecuring jobsbefore they graduate. You will become part of a highly employable cohort, with 92% of BE(Hons) in Chemical and Process Engineering graduates finding paid employment or undertaking postgraduate study before they graduate(2023 Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Graduate Survey).
Along with thecareer opportunities availablewith aBSc qualification, holding a degree in Chemical and Process Engineering opens doors to a widerrange of optionsdevelopingsustainable production pathways to provide society with water, food, energy, and consumer goods.
Chemical and Processengineers are involved incutting-edgeindustries including pharmaceuticals, environmental management, energy production and management, waste processing, alternative fuel production, and nanotechnology.
To be eligible for this programme entry is a case by case decision, the following are minimum requirements however do not guartentee entry into CAPE:
Please send yourapplication of interest toKen Morison,Associate Professor in Chemical and Process Engineering, atken.morison@canterbury.ac.nzto review and discussyour application with youbeforesubmittingitto the Associate Dean: Engineering and Forestryfor approval.
Alternatively, you can contact the Engineering Student Advisors atengdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nzfor help planning and checking your requirements.
You can enrol in two degrees and cross-credit (share) courses in common up to a maximum of 120 points. Certain combinations of degrees allow additional cross-credits or exemptions.
If you are keen to study two degrees at the same time, we recommend you get advice from each department you want to study with. Learn more about double degrees at UC.
You can enrol in two degrees and cross-credit (share) courses in common up to a maximum of 120 points. Certain combinations of degrees allow additional cross-credits or exemptions.
If you are keen to study two degrees at the same time, we recommend you get advice from each department you want to study with. Learn more about double degrees at UC.
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