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BEng in Chemical Engineering 5-year programme at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This is the 5-year (previously ENGAGE) route into Chemical Engineering, with the same programme content and career outcomes as the 4-year programme but a lower entry threshold and an extended duration. Students may apply directly to this programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 5 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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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 33. NSC/IEB 65% in English Home Language/First Additional Language, 65% in Mathematics, 65% in Physical Sciences, APS 33.

Duration: 5 years, full-time

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