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Overview
Gain the chemical engineering skills to design and implement industrial-scale processes that convert raw materials into valuable products we use every day at Australia’s leading university*. Join the ranks of engineers working on cleaner biofuels, water and targeted drug delivery.
* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
Choose your path
If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.
Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in ‘Business’, ‘Materials and Minerals’ or ‘Sustainability and Environment’, or continue without specialising.
Learn from world leading experts
Be inspired by experts in nanotechnology, carbon capture and storage and bioengineering. More than just teachers, your lecturers have worked on diverse projects from bioremediation to keep Antarctica clean to cancer treatments using nanoscale targeted drug delivery.
Industry-aligned curriculum
Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.
Internationally recognised qualification
Access engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.
Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates
Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Chemical Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.
Study Engineering and IT: In-person Information Session
Wednesday 2 October, 6pm - 8pm
Join us on campus to learn more about our Engineering and IT programs. Hear from academics, current students and Admissions team, and get all your questions answered about entry requirements, scholarships, career paths and more.