Melbourne School of Engineering

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Developments in bionanotechnology have prompted the creation of this specialised degree program. Retaining the vital components of chemical engineering, this course pursues a deeper exploration of large-scale processes using microbial, plant or animal cells. Students develop the ability to design novel bioproducts, including bionanoengineered devices.

Careers

Biomolecular engineers find employment in the biotechnology, biomedical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and food and beverage industries. Core studies in this study area also prepare graduates for employment as chemical engineers in industries such as cement and refractories, glass and ceramics, minerals processing, power, waste treatment, petrochemicals, oil and gas, pulp and paper, and specialty chemicals.

 

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering study options

 

Undergraduate Study: Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical & Biomolecular)

This course is available to current (2009) Year 12 students only. The final intake to the course is Semester 1, 2010.

 

Undergraduate study: New Generation Degrees

Chemical Systems is offered in the following New Generation Degrees, leading to the Master of Engineering (Biomolecular)

Bachelor of Science (Chemical Systems)

Bachelor of Commerce (with Engineering breadth sequence in Chemical Systems)

 

Professional entry: Master of Engineering (Biomolecular)

The professional Master of Engineering (Biomolecular) can be studied by graduates of any degree with suitable Maths & Science. It provides professional accreditation as an engineer*. The Melbourne Model sets designated pathways in undergraduate "New Generation" degrees that provide automatic credits for the Masters program.

 

Research Degrees

Students with a Bachelor (or Master) of Engineering from the University of Melbourne or other institutions may apply to undertake research Masters and PhD programs.

 

Further information

*Provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia effective May 2009. Full accreditation is only possible after the first students graduate from the program.