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156 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available; guaranteed for University of Melbourne graduates with WAM 65%+
Duration
3 years full time / 6 years part time (2-year option with relevant prior study)
Intakes
March, July
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Domestic and international:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
12.5 points, core (Year 1, non-cognate background).
Material and Energy Balances
12.5 points, core (Year 1, non-cognate background).
Engineering Mathematics
12.5 points, core (Year 1, non-cognate background).
Digitisation in the Process Industries
12.5 points, core (Year 1, non-cognate background).
Safety and Sustainability Case Studies
12.5 points, core (Year 1, non-cognate background).
Momentum, Mass and Heat Transfer
12.5 points, core (Year 1, non-cognate background).
Fluid Mechanics
12.5 points, core (Year 1, non-cognate background).
Reactors and Catalysis
12.5 points, core (Year 2).
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
12.5 points, core (Year 2).
Advanced Separation Processes
12.5 points, core (Year 2).
Design and Construction of Equipment
12.5 points, core (Year 2).
Chemical Engineering Management
12.5 points, core (Year 2).
Process Engineering
12.5 points, core (Year 3).
Process Simulation and Control
12.5 points, core (Year 3).
Chemical Engineering Design Project
25 points, capstone (Year 3); alternatives include CHEN90023 Chemical Engineering Research or CHEN90028 Chemical Engineering Internship.
Electives and specialisation subjects
Business, Materials and Minerals, or Sustainability and Environment specialisation subjects (developed in part with Melbourne Business School), or general electives.
Common Questions
The Master of Chemical Engineering takes 3 years full time or 6 years part time. However, if you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.
Yes. Once you've started studying, you can specialise in 'Business', 'Materials and Minerals' or 'Sustainability and Environment', or continue without specialising.
Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available. 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.
The Master of Chemical Engineering has two intake periods per year: March and July. The course is delivered on campus at Parkville.
Yes. The Master of Chemical Engineering holds dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering, allowing graduates to access engineering careers around the world.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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