The Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering at Wits is an accredited four-year professional degree that trains students to design, operate, and manage large-scale industrial conversion processes. The curriculum covers thermodynamics, chemical reactor theory, transport phenomena, mass-transfer operations, process control, and chemical plant design, with elective pathways in extractive metallurgy or advanced chemical engineering. Wits Chemical Engineering graduates work across South Africa's petroleum refining, plastics, fertiliser, explosives, and food processing sectors, as well as in environmental engineering. The programme includes a common first year shared across all engineering disciplines, enabling students to transfer between specialisations if needed.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 5
Physical Sciences: Level 5
APS: 42
Process Design Engineer – Designs chemical plants and industrial processing units for South Africa’s petrochemical and mining sectors, working for companies such as Sasol and Air Products.
Environmental Engineer – Develops pollution control systems and waste treatment processes, supporting South Africa’s compliance with environmental regulations under the NEMA framework.
Food Processing Engineer – Designs and optimises production lines for South African food and beverage manufacturers, applying chemical engineering principles to improve yield and safety.
Process Control Engineer – Develops automation and control systems for chemical plants, refineries, and utilities, ensuring safe and efficient operation in South African industrial settings.
Biochemical Engineer – Works at the intersection of biology and chemical engineering to develop fermentation processes, biofuels, and pharmaceutical manufacturing systems in South Africa.
