This degree involves researching, developing and improving properties of products we use every day through the selection of raw materials, the design of chemical processes and improving the conditions for production. It's about taking projects from inception as a research proposal, through product development and on to commercialisation and manufacture. You'll learn how to apply your knowledge in chemical engineering and chemistry to optimise complex chemical processes in environmental management, general industry and services like water delivery. You'll master the entire process, extrapolating small scale, laboratory chemistry into large, industrial scale production. To get work ready, you'll apply these skills through 60 days of approved industry training. Industrial chemists make use of their broad understanding of chemistry and environmental sustainability at pharmaceutical companies, in polymer manufacturing, petrochemical processing, in the manufacturing industries and in food science. Yet they can also be found in the most unexpected places; like challenging the norm in cutting edge research. Dual degrees are a great way of graduating with a wider breadth of knowledge, better preparing you for your future career

As a graduate, you can work in the chemical and process industries as a research scientist, development chemist, technical representative or as a plant/company manager. Graduates may find employment with pharmaceutical, cosmetic or food industries; mineral processing plants; polymer, new materials, paper, fertiliser and wine making industries or major companies involved in pollution control.