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Metallurgical Engineering (BE) + Chemistry (BSc)

Course Code: B1265

This joint degree provides training in the core areas of chemistry and metallurgical engineering. It prepares graduates with a sound knowledge of chemistry, fundamentals of mineral extraction processes and process engineering necessary for working in an engineering environment including plant design, commissioning and operation of metallurgical plants in the mineral industry.

Level:	Bachelor
Qualification:	Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Metallurgical Engineering + Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry
Duration:	5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	Murdoch campus (internal) Some units may also be available in the following locations and attendance modes: Murdoch campus (external)
Employment Prospects:	Graduates can expect to find employment in mineral processing and metal extraction plants throughout Australia and overseas as plant and project metallurgists, mill superintendents, operations managers, consultants and researchers.
Special Requirements:	Internet access and on-campus attendance. Students must complete 400 hours of approved work experience and professional exposure as a requirement of the joint degree. Students normally meet this requirement by undertaking paid vacation employment in the mining industry. Most units are offered in external mode and students studying externally are required to attend on-campus laboratory sessions for the laboratory-based units: these usually take the form of three- to five-day intensive sessions in non-teaching breaks.
Professional Recognition:	Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Accreditation by Engineers Australia will be sought as soon as possible.

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