Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
4 years full time (honours available) |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
25 hours, plus 25 hours of own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Engineering |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $23,600 2010: $27,000 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 003011F |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Applicable Mathematics, plus at least two of the following: Chemistry, Calculus, or Physics. |
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Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering
To meet the demands of society, modern manufacturing of process plants are equipped with systems and devices which are needed to measure and regulate variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, liquid level, velocity and density.
If these and other factors are not closely controlled the product being manufactured or processed can be completely ruined.
The Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering field encompasses all kinds of essential human activity and enterprise including:
- Power generation
- Semiconductor and Chemical manufacturing - production, control, design
- Mining industry
- Petroleum refining
- Pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, aluminium, food and waste water processingThe Bachelor of Engineering at UWA has a common first year of study. This means that all students complete foundation units and sample a range of engineering disciplines before choosing their program of study in their second year.
Level 2
In Level 2 you will study Mechatronics Systems, Physical Electronics, Electromagnetics & Electromechanics, Circuits and Electronic Systems, Signals and Systems, Digital System Design, Introduction to Resource Engineering
Level 3
In Level 3 you will study Analogue Electronics, Signals and Systems, Embedded Systems, Thermofluids 2, Proces Instrumentation and Control, Engineering Management and Industrial Practice.
Level 4
Level 4 involves doing a Professional Practicum. You are also required to undertake a Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering Project.
You may also select one of the following units:
- Engineering for Sustainable Development
- Project Engineering Practice
- Circuits and Electronic Systems
- Science, Technology and Environment in Society
- Control Engineering
- Power Electronics and Drives
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 85 |
| UWA Foundation program | 69 |
| WAUFY | 63 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 31 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 14 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 10 |
| Indian School Certificate | 70 |
Structure
Units totalling 192 points. Students are also required to complete not less than 12 weeks of practical experience in a suitable engineering environment and submit a written report before graduating.Career Opportunities
Completing the Process Instrumentation and Control degree, students will be prepared for careers with industry that manufacture and apply instrumentation and control equipment including power generation companies, petroleum refining industry, aerospace industries, health care firms, chemical firms, environmental monitoring and control companies, waste water treatment plants and plastic industries. Our graduates are in high demand here in Australia and overseas, and if Australia is successful in its attempts to capitalise on its know-how in today's technology, the demand will continue to grow.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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Faculty Office |
The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
