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The Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) is the ideal two-year full-time degree for those engineers who have previously graduated with an undergraduate engineering degree in a related field seeking recognised accreditation to practice in Australia and overseas.
Please note that the degree to be conferred will be the Master of Professional Engineering which is accredited by Engineers Australia.
The chemical and biomolecular specialisation explores industrial processes in which material in bulk undergoes physical of chemical changes.
This accelerated version of our Master of Professional Engineering degree is designed to provide you with deep technical skills in your chosen field of engineering combined with professional development in the areas of communication, leadership, and time and resource management.
It will also help you develop the sound communication, management and decision-making capabilities necessary to interpret and discuss complex issues in your area of specialisation.
The program will provide you with the engineering professional practice and research skills that lead to recognition as an Australian graduate engineer.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
Applications are made directly to the University via the University's online application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the `Apply Now' button on the right hand side of this course page. For more information you can visit our How to apply page. A limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for domestic students. An additional application is required. Visit our Coursework Scholarships page for more details and to apply.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 16 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate Scholarship deadlines apply. Please check the relevant websites for details.
Semester 1 (February) or Semester 2 (August)
Applications are made directly to the University via the University's online application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the `Apply Now' button on the right hand side of this course page. For more information you can visit our How to apply page.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year. Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year. We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate Scholarship deadlines apply. Please check the relevant websites for details.
Semester 1 (February) or Semester 2 (August)
Candidates for the Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) (Chemical and Biolmolecular) complete 96 credit points.
Eligible candidates may undertake a research pathway, by completing two research units (24cp) instead of the engineering project units (12cp) and two elective units (12cp).
Areas of study in the course include cellular biophysics, biochemical engineering, chemical and biological processes, and process design.
This course has a mandatory work component totalling 420 hours that must be completed as part of the award requirements for the degree. This will usually be undertaken over 12 weeks and will provide an opportunity to gain industry exposure within an engineering environment.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
- an Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree with a 68.5 percent average, or equivalent qualification, in a related field of engineering to which the student is applying.
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification.
The degree to be conferred will be the Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular).
This degree has been accorded full accreditation at the level of Professional Engineering by the industry governing body, Engineers Australia.
Engineers working in this field may specialise as combustion engineers, petroleum engineers, chemical engineers, smelting engineers, water treatment engineers or environmental engineers. There is also scope for chemical and biomolecular engineers to move into related areas including biotechnology, food engineering and mineral engineering.
