Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular)
Program Overview
The Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular) at the University of Sydney is a 3-year program accredited by Engineers Australia. It equips students with specialized knowledge in chemical and biomolecular engineering, preparing them for careers in various fields, including combustion, petroleum, chemical, smelting, water treatment, and environmental engineering. The program includes a professional practice component, providing industry exposure, and is supported by the university's top-ranked engineering and technology precinct.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular) is a 3-year full-time program (available part-time) accredited by Engineers Australia. It is designed to equip students with specialized technical knowledge in chemical and biomolecular engineering. The program is suitable for those transitioning from a science or mathematics-based career into engineering or those seeking a specialisation change from other engineering fields. Students will gain an advanced understanding of industrial processes involving bulk material undergoing physical or chemical changes.
Careers:
Graduates from this program are recognized internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance. They can specialize as:
- Combustion engineers
- Petroleum engineers
- Chemical engineers
- Smelting engineers
- Water treatment engineers
- Environmental engineers The program also prepares students for related fields like biotechnology, food engineering, and mineral engineering.
Other:
- The program includes a professional practice component usually undertaken over 12 weeks, providing industry exposure within an engineering environment.
- Students are required to complete 420 work hours during the program.
- The University of Sydney is ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects) and is a top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings).
- The university has invested over $200m in its new engineering and technology precinct, supporting research and student learning.
- Students have access to over 1200 industry, not-for-profit, and government partners for real-world work experience before graduation.
