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Bioresource Engineering
Work at the cutting edge of renewables, converting bioresources into energy and biomaterials. Learn the latest techniques for sustainable production and processing of foods and beverages. Develop new solutions for packaging, for ensuring water quality, or for environmental remediation.
Who is this course for?
The Master of Advanced Bioresource Engineering is for you if:
- You have a degree in engineering and are seeking to specialise in a bioresource-related field
- You are working in a bioresource-related industry and wish to challenge and extend your knowledge and expand your understanding and perspective
- You are interested in furthering your career conducting leading-edge research in bioresources.
The Master of Advanced Bioresource Engineering is built on a unique blend of engineering principles, sustainability, and biological sciences, providing graduates with a well-rounded, timely and highly relevant knowledge base and skill set.
The course provides a deep grounding in sustainable practices, bioprocessing, renewable energy and bioproduct manufacturing, together with key principles and skills that will allow you to innovate in resource-efficient technologies and processes and to critically evaluate bio-futures opportunities. You’ll also gain an interdisciplinary perspective on the economic, social, and environmental context and the benefits of sustainable bioresources solutions.
As part of the course, students also select either an Industry or Research stream, allowing them to further tailor their learning and experience.
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Qualifications
A four-year Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the specialisation to be studied within the master's course, as approved by the Faculty, with at least high credit (65%) average.
*Telecommunications Engineering will not be offered in Semester 2, 2026.
Find further detail of the relevant undergraduate degree disciplines that align to each of the masters specialisations here.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Use the course map alongside the Handbook to plan your studies throughout your master’s degree. If you’re unsure about your course progression, contact your course adviser.
Full fee
Fees are subject to change annually.
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2027 are:- Domestic students: A$51,840
- International students: A$59,740
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Careers in Bioresource Engineering
As industries worldwide seek to adopt more sustainable practices, there is growing demand for professionals who can integrate engineering solutions with biological systems. Bioresource engineers play critical roles in building a greener economy, in environmental stewardship, and in safeguarding public health.
With a Master of Advanced Bioresource Engineering you could:
- Design biomass power plants converting renewable materials into bioenergy or biofuels
- Use biological processes to clean up contaminated sites and restore polluted ecosystems
- Optimise bioprocessing systems in the food and beverage or biopharmaceutical industries
- Reduce environmental impact of packaging by enhancing biodegradability
- Develop technologies for sustainable water treatment and conservation
- Innovate more efficient and sustainable agriculture and forestry technologies.
What you will learn
- In-depth understanding of bioresource systems from agriculture and forestry, through environmental management, to renewable energy
- Advanced knowledge of bioprocess engineering, bioenergy production, and sustainable resource management
- Awareness and understanding of emerging technologies including biotechnology, bioinformatics and precision fermentation
- An interdisciplinary perspective on bioresource systems including an understanding of key environmental, economic, and social drivers of demand and change including climate change and food security
- Strategic insights and project management skills for planning, executing, and overseeing bioresource-related projects.
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Got a question?
If you have any queries about the Master of Advanced Engineering, or if you’d like to find out more, please contact us:
Domestic students
Telephone: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274)
Domestic student enquiry form
International students
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
International student enquiry form