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.

These courses are available to students pursuing a career in chemical and biomolecular engineering:

Followed by the two-year Master of Engineering (Biomolecular)

OR

Both options qualify you to be a biomolecular engineer and lead to professional accreditation.

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.

Sample course plan Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical & Biomolecular)*

Year 1 Sem 1 Engineering Systems Design 1  Calculus 2  Chemistry 1  Managing people and Organisations A (Breadth) 
Sem 2 Engineering Systems Design 2  Linear Algebra  Chemistry 2  Business in the Global Economy (Breadth) 
Year 2 Sem 1 Chemical Process Analysis 1  Engineering Maths  Chemistry  Managerial Decision Analysis (Breadth) 
Sem 2 Chemical process Analysis 2  Transport Processes  Fluid Mechanics  Science Elective 
Year 3 Sem 1 Reactor Engineering  Heat & Mass Transport  Chemical Engineering Management  Engineering Biology 
Sem 2 Process Dynamics & Control  Bionano Engineering  Metabolic Engineering  Bioenvironmental Engineering 
Year 4 Sem 1 Process Equipment Design  Process Engineering  Particle Mechanics & Processing  Fermentation Processes 
Sem 2 Bio Design project  Bio Research Project  

* This sample is provided as a guide only. Subject availability will vary from year to year and there is no guarantee that the listed subjects will be available in future years.
Students who have not completed VCE Specialist Mathematics should seek advice from a Course Adviser as to which mathematics to undertake.

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