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Mechanical Engineering
Develop artificial hearts that save lives. Analyse systems to withstand the extremes of space. Improve electric vehicles to accelerate the renewable revolution. Rethink lithium batteries to boost energy density and reduce costs.
Want to design high-efficiency, high-performance systems – and make your mark?
Get up to speed with the latest breakthroughs in robotics, biomedical imaging, additive manufacturing, systems performance analysis and sustainability.
You’ll explore a systems approach to the design, monitoring and performance of complex mechanical engineering solutions. Then put the theory to the test as you drive innovation and seize leadership opportunities in our student teams.
Get involved in Monash Motorsport and add R&D experience to your CV as you build autonomous vehicles. Or join Monash Nova Rover to design Mars rovers for planetary exploration and forge industry connections with partners like NASA and Boeing.
In units taught by leading academics and industry experts, you’ll gain a strong understanding of engineering processes to analyse, build and maintain the technology of tomorrow.
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.
I want to deepen my knowledge in chemical engineering as a professional in my career. So far, I’ve learnt a lot about developing new food products and how to pitch them. This helped me to not only know how to make something, but also to be aware of its impact on the environment and people. If you find your interest and goals, Monash will help you to achieve it.”
RAVI GURUNATHAN
Master of Professional Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Careers in Mechanical engineering
Want to build and refine the technologies of tomorrow? Wherever in the world you wish to work, Monash mechanical engineers make things happen. You might:
- Design high-performance structures to withstand the stressors of space
- Use ultrasound to boost sperm mobility and improve fertility
- Refine service robotics for railways, healthcare and industry supply chains
- Use 3D reconstruction and printing for Indigenous arts, and work with athletes to develop state-of-the-art sporting equipment
- Create prosthetic limbs and artificial hearts
- Assess infrastructure with mechanical vibration
- Reimagine sustainable energy solutions
What you will learn
Mechanical Engineering
Eager to investigate the potential of robots to automate and streamline manufacturing? Design the next generation of renewable energy systems? Or make critical technologies and processes wildly more efficient? The choice is yours. Direct your development as you explore the following themes:
Mechanical Engineering specialisation is also available through the Master of Engineering.
Mechanical engineering stories and research
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