BEng Tech in Chemical Engineering

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Chemical Engineering Technologist. Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with: •Preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development; •the educational base required for registration as a Professional Technologist with ECSA; and •for graduates with an appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF level 8 programmes and then proceed to Master’s degrees.

Career Opportunities

Design and manage industrial chemical processes for the manufacturing sector.

Admission Requirements

Minimum APS 30, English 4 (50%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science 5 (60%).

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