Chemical
Master of EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2019
Chemical
Contact information
Coordinator
Associate Professor Dalton Harvie
Email: daltonharvie@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact: Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Master of Engineering (Chemical)
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Overview
Chemical engineers invent, design and implement processes through which raw materials are converted into valuable products such as petrochemicals, fertilisers, paints and detergents. Chemical engineers also work to process waste products to safer, more environmentally-friendly materials. Career opportunities are extensive and include the fields of environmental consulting, minerals processing, materials and food, pharmaceutical and chemical manufacture.
Intended learning outcomes
To produce graduates who are skilled in chemical engineering principles and have the ability to apply these skills to complex, open-ended engineering tasks and problems.
Last updated: 19 April 2025
Structure
300 credit points
The Chemical specialisation of the Master of Engineering consists of 300 points of study - 262.5 points core plus 37.5 points elective subjects.
Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:
Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy (MPF1293) https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1293
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-chemical/overview
Last updated: 19 April 2025