Melbourne School of Engineering

Environmental Engineering (Physical Systems)

Environmental engineering involves the planning, design and management of the natural environment. Environmental engineers require an understanding of the complexity and variability of natural systems. They focus on land and water engineering, examining issues such as land use and management, salinity, water resources management, water quality and soil rehabilitation. An understanding of the interaction between the built and natural environments is essential to environmental engineers and they regularly work with biologists, ecologists and resource managers in order to solve problems related to ecologically sustainable development.

Careers

Graduates usually work with local and international engineering consulting firms, urban and rural water agencies, conservation and natural resources departments, environmental protection agencies, catchment management authorities, local, state and federal government agencies, mining companies and industries, management consulting firms, and research.

 

Environmental Engineering study options

 

Undergraduate study: New Generation Degrees

Physical Systems and Civil Systems is offered in the following New Generation Degrees, leading to the Master of Engineering (Environmental).

Bachelor of Environments (Physical Systems)

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

Bachelor of Science (Civil Systems)

 

Professional entry: Master of Engineering (Environmental)

The professional Master of Engineering (Environmental) 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.

 

Specialised Masters: Master of Environmental Engineering

This one-year specialised program is designed for Engineers and Scientists seeking to change or deepen their specialisation.

 

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering: Environmental Engineering

The Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering is used to qualify students for further graduate study in a related area to their previous Engineering degree and to provide foundation studies for students who have an Engineering degree and who want to expand or update their knowledge. It is particularly useful for students returning to tertiary study after time away from an academic environment.

 

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.