Specialisation
About this major
The information on this page relates to the 2024 intake of this specialisation.
Our Chemical Engineering for the Environment specialisation will provide you with an opportunity to engage with important global challenges such as the provision of safe drinking water and the management of urban and industrial pollution.
While exploring a range of new and emerging technologies in water purification and resource recovery, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the water and waste treatment issues in a number of key industries and learn how to select, adapt, evaluate and justify particular treatment options.
Graduate opportunities
As a graduate of our Chemical Engineering for the Environment specialisation, you will be able to develop a career in a diverse industrial context, including water and wastewater treatment, minerals processing and atmospheric air protection.
You may pursue a career in research or with industry and government departments assessing the environmental, technical and economic impact of established and emerging technologies.
Career pathways
Courses that offer this major
The course information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.
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