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DUT Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
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Chemical Engineering
Vision
Recognised for excellence in chemical engineering scholarship
Mission
Developing professionals who are knowledgeable and adaptable in a changing engineering environment.
Core Values
Professionalism
(We strive to be effective, efficient, disciplined, fair and honest to stakeholders)
Excellence
We aim to comply with professional standards, be adaptable and accountable, and develop innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial individuals. We deliver teaching, research, and community engagement in diverse environments.
Tomorrows Engineering Today
Chemical engineering is a field that deals with the study of processes needed for converting raw materials into useful products with minimal environmental impact. It involves the application of physical and life sciences, mathematics, economics, and engineering principles to create, change, and move chemicals, materials, and energy. Moreover, chemical engineering is playing a significant role in digitalization.
The following programmes are offered in the field of Chemical Engineering:
– Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering
– Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical Engineering
– Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology
– Advanced Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology
– Master of Engineering
– Doctoral of Engineering
Please note that the above list may help you choose the most suitable program for your career aspirations. There are various sectors for work opportunities in South Africa, including Sasol, Banking, Engen, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Hullets, Paints, Cements, Mondi, Sappi, Tissue, Transnet, Water Treatment, Extraction of Oil, Mines, Minerals, Recycle, Tiger Brand, Beacon and more.
These qualifications allow for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), and it is internationally recognised through the Sidney Accord.
The Chemical Engineering Department is dedicated to producing creative, adaptive, distinctive, innovative, and entrepreneurial graduates. Our graduates add value to technology, impactful projects in the community, and research. They are skilled in solving complex problems and global challenges, which involve clean pollution, global warming, food security, energy, basic commodities, and analyzing data.
For more information, please contact the Department at 031 0373 2218.
Entrance Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical Engineering
Master of Engineering Chemical Engineering (MEng)
Doctor of Engineering Chemical Engineering (DEng)
Contact Information
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Senior Lecture and Acting Head of Department: Dr Peterson Thokozani Ngema Tel: 031 373 3052 Email: ngemat@dut.ac.za Campus: Steve Biko Campus |
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Secretary: Ntuli Khanyisile Nelisiwe Tel: 031 373 2218 / 2502 Fax: 031 373 2285 Email: khanyisilen@dut.ac.za Location: S4 Level 1 Campus: Steve Biko Campus |
