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Chemical and Biological Engineering
Develop new biodegradable polymers. Use nanomaterials to build next-gen semiconductors and LEDs. Refine lithium-sulphur batteries to make them more energy efficient. Or design sustainable packaging to reduce plastic and food waste.
Explore industrial-scale processes that convert raw materials into commercial products to solve the energy, environmental and healthcare challenges of our times.
Scale up biochemical breakthroughs for industrial production as you collaborate with physicists, chemists and biologists to solve complex problems. Equip yourself with advanced knowledge of thermodynamics, reaction engineering, fluid dynamics, separation processes, enzymes and advanced biotechnology.
With chemical engineering, you might purify contaminated water using state-of-the-art nanomembranes. Support the circular economy to build a zero-waste future. Or engineer full-flavour foods and beverages from plant-based ingredients.
Want to delve even deeper into bioprocesses with biological engineering? You might refine the next gen of mRNA vaccines, develop new biologic drugs to treat rare diseases or produce sustainable fibres from renewable sources.
You could join innovative biotech businesses or multinational pharmaceutical firms. Want to pursue a breakthrough of your own? Monash will provide you with the support and guidance to turn your spark into a start-up.
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Qualifications
Depending on prior qualifications:
Entry level 1:
Duration: 3 years full-time (144 points to complete)
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least high credit (65%) average and prior studies in mathematics (inc. Linear Algebra and Calculus), physics and/or chemistry as required by the specialisation chosen for admission:
- Chemical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and chemistry (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
- Civil engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
- Electrical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
- Materials engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) plus physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) or chemistry (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
- Mechanical engineering: prior studies in mathematics (12 credit point Monash equivalent) and physics (12 credit point Monash equivalent).
Entry level 2:
Duration: 2 years full-time (96 points to complete)
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in a discipline relating to the specialisation to be studied within the Master course as approved by the Faculty, with at least high credit (65%) average.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Applicants must have completed the subject prerequisites or equivalent university units no more than 10 years prior to admission.
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
Performance
Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units no more than 10 years prior to admission.
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.
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
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$51,340
- 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.
Working for an Australian company like Tasty Fresh, as part of the Industry Innovation Program. (IIP) at Monash has been really exciting. Our IIP project involved testing initial designs, and creating a concept and a prototype for refrigeration systems for Tasty Fresh's next generation van."
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Master of Professional Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Careers in Chemical and Biological engineering
Chemical and biological engineers are highly sought after in areas like nanotechnology, renewable energy, food production and biotechnology. While local demand remains strong, Australia seeks to strengthen its sovereign capabilities to produce biochemicals. You might enter industry to:
- Develop cleaner biofuels to protect the environment
- Improve water purification using nanomembranes
- Advance hydrogen storage for vehicles
- Save lives through tissue engineering
- Make smart drug delivery even smarter
- Process wastes to harness energy, recover high-value metals, make fuels and chemicals
- Work with consulting firms to advise biochemical manufacturers
- Drive climate action and inform policy in the public sector
- Support the renewable energy transition through next-gen products
- Craft new beer flavours and develop plant-based food alternatives
What you will learn
Chemical Engineering*
You’ll gain advanced technical knowledge across a range of topics like advanced reaction engineering, advanced thermodynamics, advanced fluid dynamics, advanced separations processes, sustainability and innovation, process modelling and optimisation, and research practice. Then sharpen your skills as you choose from one of two streams:
Biological Engineering*
This specialisation is only available in the Master of Engineering, where you can explore the following units:
*Chemical engineering specialisation is for the Master of Professional Engineering.
Biological engineering is only available in the one year Master of Engineering degree.
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Got a question?
If you have any queries about the Master of Professional 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