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Double Degree: BSc and BE(Hons) in Chemical and Process Engineering

23 November 2023

Accelerate your career opportunities by earning both degrees in just in five years. Find out about doing a double degree in Chemical and Process Engineering at UC.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

Send us your application of interest


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:

  • a BSc inChemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, or Biology
  • aBgradeaverage in your third yearcourses
  • taken appropriate200-levelMathematicscourses
  • approval by the Associate Dean: Engineering and Forestry.

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.

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