BEng in Chemical Engineering 4-year programme at University of Pretoria

Chemical engineers, also known as process engineers, find ways to convert raw materials into more valuable products, applying mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology alongside principles of mass, energy and momentum conservation. The programme also offers a 5-year route (previously ENGAGE) with lower entry requirements.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 4 years, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology foundations combined with mass, energy and momentum conservation principles and process/equipment design.

Career pathways

Work in petroleum, food, minerals processing, power generation, paper and pulp, water and effluent treatment and environmental engineering; roles in research and development, process design and optimisation, equipment and plant design, construction, commissioning, operation, management, marketing and distribution.

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