Master of Chemical Engineering
Course code: MC-CHEMENG
3 years full time / 6 years part time
2 years full time (or part time equivalent) with relevant prior qualifications
March, July
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
March, July
AUD $62,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Student experience
Overview
As a chemical engineering student, you will have access to a vast range of opportunities to network with industry, develop your professional skills and connect with a dynamic cohort of students from around the world.
Internship subject
Take our Internship subject and intern for a petrochemicals, minerals processing, mining, chemical manufacturing, natural gas or environmental consulting organisation for 10–15 weeks.
Site visits
Visit local companies operating in industries such as food, utilities, waste management and recycling, oil and gas and manufacturing.
Professional skills development
Participate in our Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and improve your communication, team work, project management and leadership skills.
Be personally mentored by successful alumni and industry mentors through our STEM Industry Mentoring program.
Engineering student clubs
Connect with likeminded students and network with industry through engineering student clubs, including:
- Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
- Melbourne University Chemical Engineering Student Society (MUCESS)
- Melbourne University Engineering Students’ Club (MUESC)
- Women in Science and Technology (WISE)
Connect with us from anywhere in the world:
Connect with other students in Australia and overseas with the Study Melbourne Hubs: bringing the Melbourne study experience to you.
You can access events and services with other students in Australia, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and virtually in India so no matter where you are in the world, you’ll be connected to the University of Melbourne and other students. Find out how you can make the most of studying online: explore the Study Melbourne Hubs.
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Profile
Samuel Malau
"I was able bridge the gap between the theory and practice. From learning about the gas absorption concepts behind the removal of CO2/H2S from flue gas streams, to the interesting thermo-based innovations used in space exploration."
