Master of Engineering (Chemical)

Program Overview

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The Master of Engineering (Chemical) is a two-year program designed for high-achieving engineering graduates and experienced engineers. It provides advanced knowledge in chemical engineering concepts, including fluid mechanics, reactor design, and process synthesis. Students can pursue electives in areas such as bioprocess engineering and quantum materials, and undertake a significant research project in fields like sustainable process design and artificial intelligence in process engineering. The program is accredited by Engineers Australia and prepares graduates for careers in various industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Objective

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

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Description

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.

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Outline:

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Program Content and Structure

• 12 units of core courses
• 12 units of foundation courses
• 12 units of elective courses
• a project to the value of 12 units, which introduces candidates to research

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Course Schedule

• Normally, students will complete the requirements for the Master of Engineering in two years of full-time study.

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Individual Modules with Descriptions:

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Core Courses:

• 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

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Foundation Courses:

• 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

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Electives:

• 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

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Research Project:

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

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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.

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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.