Master of Engineering
(Biomolecular)
The Master of Engineering (Biomolecular) is a two-year professional degree
which prepares graduates for employment as an engineer.
The term ‘Biomolecular Engineering' refers to the design
and operation of large scale processes which employ microbial, plant or
animal cells, as well as the application of chemical engineering skills
to the design of novel bioproducts, including bionanoengineered devices.
Career outcomes
Our Engineering graduates may seek careers in chemical and biomolecular
engineering in the petrochemical or chemical industries. Graduates
would seek careers in bioprocessing industries including food, beverage
and pharmaceutical production and in new fields made possible by the advances
of biotechnology. It will also prepare students for a career in
environmental chemical engineering, including biological waste treatment
and bioremediation. This latter employment area is currently experiencing
strong growth and this growth is reflected in the positions being taken
up by our most recent graduates.
Duration
Two years full-time.
Entry Requirements
University of Melbourne Graduate
Degree in Science or Engineering with the appropriate discipline
(Biomolecular) or Commerce with carefully selected and executed
course plan with a biomolecular engineering sequence with at least a 65% avearage in the final two years of study. This may include consideration of students
who have completed three years of a Bachelor of Engineering
degree.
A H2B average in the Bachelor of Engineering degree in the appropriate
discipline will be sufficient to gain entry into the second year
of the accredited program.
non-University
of Melbourne Graduate
An engineering undergraduate degree in the appropriate discipline
or undergraduate degree and graduate diploma in an appropriate
discipline or undergraduate degree and graduate diploma in
an appropriate discipline and at least one year of documented
relevant professional work experience with at least a 65% avearage in the final two years of study.
A H2B average in an approved engineering undergraduate degree
will be sufficient to gain entry into the second year of the
accredited program.
Alternative English Language (international)
International students and students whose prior qualifications
are from an overseas university where English is not the official
language of instruction and examination need to supply proof
of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable
to University includes:
Original evidence of an English Language
test score at a sitting within the 24 months of either
- TOEFL:
at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper-based) or a
TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay rating of at least 4.5
(computer based –or-
- IELTS at
least 6.5 (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic
Writing module)
This course accepts applicants through the UMELBP program (550
TOEFL with a TWE of 4 or an overall band score of 6 in IELTS at
a sitting in the 24 months preceding the application may be selected
for entry into a 24 month masters provided they take, as a component
of the elective work, the subject Advanced English as a Second
Language 1 or equivalent in the first semester of study).
Pathways
Pathways to the Master of Engineering (Biomolecular) include:
Note: Bachelor
of Commerce students need to enrol in a specified sequence
of Engineering subjects that will lead to the professional
Master of Engineering.
Course Structure
This sample is provided as a guide only. There are numerous
different possibilities available, and subject availability will
vary from year to year.
Bachelor
of Science (Chemical Systems) |
Year
1
Sem 1 |
Engineering
Systems Design 1 |
Calculus |
Chemistry |
Breadth |
Year 1
Sem 2 |
Engineering Systems
Design 2 |
Linear Algebra/Calculus |
Chemistry |
Breadth |
Year 2
Sem 1 |
Chemical
Process Analysis 1 |
Engineering
Maths |
Chemistry |
Breadth |
Year 2
Sem 2 |
Chemical
Process Analysis 2 |
Transport Processes |
Science Elective |
Breadth |
Year 3
Sem 1 |
Reactor
Engineering |
Heat
& Mass Transport |
Science
Elective |
Breadth |
Year 3
Sem 2 |
Fluid Mechanics |
Process
Dynamics & Control |
Science
Elective |
Breadth |
Master
of Engineering (Biomolecular) |
Year 4
Sem 1 |
Chemical
Engineering Management |
Biomolecular
Process Principles |
Particles |
Approved
Elective |
Year 4
Sem 2 |
Metabolic
Engineering |
Bionanoengineering |
Chemical
Engineering Elective |
Approved
Elective |
Year 5
Sem 1 |
Process
Equipment Design |
Process
Engineering |
Fermentation
Processes |
Chemical
Engineering Elective |
Year 5
Sem 2 |
Bio
Design
Project |
Bio
Research Project |
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