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Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

GCertCAPEng
02 October 2026

Develop practical solutions to chemical and process engineering problems.

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Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

90

DURATION

Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

Degree Structure - Duration
9 months full-time

Enrolments opening soon

This new programme is subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand CUAP and Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval. Some details may change before the Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering is open to enrolments.

Overview


Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

The Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering at UC provides a structured pathway into our Master of Chemical and Process Engineering.

The Graduate Certificate integrates core chemical and process engineering principles with design-focused learning, ensuring graduates can demonstrate and apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of chemical engineering and process engineering.

Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

  • Learn to apply mathematical and scientific knowledge to chemical and process engineering.
  • Use modern engineering tools, technologies, and methodologies safely and effectively.
  • Understand the state of current chemical and process engineering practice, and develop the skills to communicate complex technical information clearly.

Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

For entry to the Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engienering you will need to have qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or equivalent with at least a B Grade average and have taken at least 30 points of 100-level mathematics, 15 points of 200-level mathematics, 15 points of 100-level biology, and 15 points of 100-level chemistry.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering  or use the admission requirements checker.


How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

The GradCertCAPEng is made up of 90 points, comprised of six compulsory 15-point courses. 

The programme begins in February or July and is completed within nine months of full-time study.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering.

Domestic students

Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.

International students

2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)

Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

Graduates of the GCertCAPEng may enter technical or operational engineering roles that do not require professional engineering accreditation.

Graduate Certificate in Chemical and Process Engineering

Brochures

Postgraduate Prospectus 2027

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International Prospectus 2027

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