Chemical And Metallurgical Engineering in Murdoch University, Australia

Chemical And Metallurgical Engineering in Murdoch University

Course Description

As a chemical and metallurgical engineer, you’ll play a major part in finding new ways to make the most of our natural resources, turning raw materials into useful products, while ensuring the sustainability of our planet.

In this course you’ll learn the mining and manufacturing processes required to turn low value raw materials into high value products, suitable for existing and emerging industries, including energy storage batteries and capacitors.

You’ll master the technology required to extract metals and commodities from the earth using sustainable methods and explore the design, commissioning and operation of engineering processes and plants. This includes how to harvest mineral resources in safe and responsible ways, using the latest chemical and metallurgical processes.

You’ll even have the opportunity to work in mineral processing and metallurgical plants as part of your studies, developing your understanding of the resources industry and markets through direct links with industry.

7 reasons to study Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at Murdoch

• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Western Australia for graduate salary, learning resources, student support and full-time employment for engineering*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Australia for Teaching Quality in Engineering*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Australia for Overall Experience in Engineering*.
• Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant – a real-world engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.
• Gain 480 hours of real work experience in mineral processing and metallurgical plants.
• Travel overseas to create positive change through our Engineers Without Borders Program.
• Access great scholarships like the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program and Murdoch First Scholarship.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• engineering thermodynamics
• fluid mechanics
• heat and mass transfer
• mineral processing
• reactor engineering.

Customise your course

Customise your course with a second major or combined degree. Adding a second major or combined degree enhances your career prospects and allows you to specialise in two areas of study. Here are some combinations we recommend:

• Environmental Engineering.

Your future career

Graduating with a major in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering will open the doors to a wide range of career opportunities in natural resources across the globe.

Careers could include:

• Chemical or Process Engineer
• Hydrometallurgist or Pyrometallurgist
• Metallurgist
• Mineral Processing Engineer, Consultant or Researcher
• Mineralogist.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal