Environment and Sustainability

Master of Engineering (Chemical)

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

A competitive edge in chemical engineering

Chemical engineering is all about changing raw materials into useful products we use every day in a safe and cost-effective way. Chemical engineers create and develop the processes to produce, change or transport products and materials. They create, sustain and improve industries as diverse as clean energy, water and waste water treatment, food and beverage processing, petrochemicals, primary metals, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.

Our Master of Engineering (Chemical) is suited to high-achieving engineering graduates, as well as engineers with relevant work experience, who want to learn the about the latest advances in chemical engineering. It is fully accredited by Engineers Australia

What will you do?

This intensive degree comprises a foundation year and an advanced studies year. You will:

  • explore advanced chemical engineering concepts: fluid and particle mechanics, chemical reactor design, separation process, process synthesis & design
  • pursue electives according to interests and career goals – from Bioprocess Engineering to Quantum Materials
  • build skills in project management and entrepreneurship
  • undertake a significant research project—including sustainable process design, artificial intelligence in process engineering, energy materials, environmental remediation and biopharmaceutical engineering.

Where could it take you?

You could develop pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, energy materials, cosmetics or foods. You might work in water treatment, waste management or even tissue engineering. You could conduct safety and risk assessments on process plants. Perhaps you’ll design environmentally sustainable food production or energy storage for Space.


Entry Requirements

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM058
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.5.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students1083.3%
    All students12100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS071200D
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsA completed four-year Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5 in the field of Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Environmental Engineering
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students1083.3%
    All students12100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $41,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $48,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Career Readiness

Chemical engineering graduates can seek national and global careers, and may work in an office environment, the outdoors, a chemical plant or a combination of these. Some industries and careers that chemical engineers are involved in include:

  • biotechnology industries (e.g. biofuel production, production of nutrients from microalgae)
  • pharmaceutical industries (e.g. production of vaccines and antibiotics)
  • winemaking
  • food production (e.g. beer, milk, cheese)
  • petrochemicals (e.g. oil refining and natural gas processing)
  • industrial bulk chemicals industries (e.g. production of chlorine and explosives)
  • personal and home care products (e.g. production of detergents, soaps and cosmetics)
  • plastic and rubber products industries (e.g. production of polymers from raw materials such as oil or wood, production of items from polymers ranging from cling film to rainwater tanks to high performance products for building, automotive and aerospace applications)
  • mining and minerals processing (e.g. concentrating minerals, production of iron ore, steel, aluminium, uranium and similar from minerals)
  • environmental engineering (e.g. air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, waste disposal, resource management)
  • semiconductors and microelectronics (e.g. production of computer memory and central processing units, flat screen televisions)
  • nanotechnology (e.g. production of nanoporous materials for catalysis, separations and energy storage)
  • renewable energy sector (e.g. green hydrogen production, solar fuel production, solar energy)
  • management consulting (e.g. engineering business and financial management).

Many chemical engineers go on to manage companies, or start their own businesses.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Engineering (Chemical) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia .


Potential careers

Chemical Engineer, Engineer, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineer, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Winery Engineer, Metallurgist, Nanotechnologist, Process Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Advanced Materials Engineer, Materials Engineer, Optics Materials Engineer, Quantum Materials Engineer


Degree Structure

The Master of Engineering is a 48-unit program comprising:

  • 12 units of core courses;
  • 12 units of foundation courses;
  • 12 units of elective courses and;
  • a project to the value of 12 units, which introduces candidates to research.
Normally, students will complete the requirements for the Master of Engineering in two years of full-time study.

Graduates of a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of APSB or another institution whose program is equivalent to an AQF level 8 honours program and accredited under the Washington Accord will be eligible to be considered for credit—allowing them to complete the master's program in less than two years, with a minimum of one year of full-time study.

International students from non-English speaking backgrounds will be required to take an English language communications course as part of the program.

The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff, facilities and sufficient enrolments.

Program Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for this program were informed by the University of APSB Graduate Attributes, Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies   and the characteristics of the APSB Engineering graduate.

Graduates of a Master of Engineering (Chemical) will be able to:

  1. Employ highly developed oral and written communication skills to communicate complex information and present persuasive arguments.
  2. Exercise professional judgement, founded on a strong commitment to principles of continuing professional development, ethics, sustainability and social responsibility.
  3. Contribute pro-actively to the work of teams, both as a team member and a team leader, and maintain respectful, constructive and diverse team environments.
  4. Plan and manage resources using systematic methodologies to create solutions to complex engineering problems.
  5. Think critically and independently, apply logic and exercise judgement to create safe and sustainable outcomes.
  6. Apply in-depth knowledge of the principles and methods of research, and of the research directions in the nominated field of specialisation to devise innovative engineering solutions.
  7. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the natural and physical sciences, and mathematical and computer sciences, which underpin the nominated field of specialisation.
  8. Apply an in-depth specialist body of knowledge and skills in the nominated field of specialisation.
  9. Create innovative solutions to complex socio-technical problems using the established engineering methods, tools and processes in the nominated field of specialisation.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Master of Engineering (Chemical)

Example Study Plan

Core Courses
Students must complete all of the following:

  • ELEC ENG 7057  Engineering Communication & Critical Thinking
  • ELEC ENG 7164  Business Management Systems PG
  • MATHS 7025  Research Methods and Statistics
  • PROJMGNT 5021  Project Management Fundamentals
Foundation 
Students must complete all of the following:

  • CHEM ENG 7050  Fluid and Particle Mechanics
  • CHEM ENG 7051  Chemical Reactor Engineering PG
  • CHEM ENG 7052  Separation Process Engineering PG
  • CHEM ENG 7054  Process Synthesis and Design PG
Electives
Students must choose four of the following (12 units):

  • CHEM ENG 7027  Transport Processes in the Environment
  • CHEM ENG 7035  Water and Waste Water Treatment PG
  • CHEM ENG 7038  Process Plant Safety and Risk Assessment
  • CHEM ENG 7048  Biofuels, Biomass and Wastes
  • CHEM ENG 7055  Material Science & Engineering
  • CHEM ENG 7056  Process Control and Instrumentation
  • CHEM ENG 7058  Hydrometallurgy and Electrometallurgy
  • CHEM ENG 7059  Pyrometallurgy
  • MECH ENG 7021  Combustion Technology & Emissions Control
Research Project
Students must complete all of the following:

  • CHEM ENG 7046A  Masters Project Part 1
  • CHEM ENG 7046B  Masters Project Part 2

Assessment

Assessment includes course and project work. All students are required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks of practical experience outside normal class time. Practical experience can be undertaken in Australia or overseas.

Students who have already completed equivalent practical experience deemed acceptable may be given a partial or total exemption from this requirement.


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