Masters (Coursework)
Gain chemical engineering skills to design industrial-scale processes, specialising in areas like Business, Materials and Minerals, or Sustainability. Learn from experts and access global careers with dual accreditation.
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 2026
Choose your pathIf 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 expertsBe 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 curriculumApply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.
Internationally recognised qualificationAccess engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.
Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduatesDomestic 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.
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 2026
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.
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.
Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.
Access engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.
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.