The Master of Chemical Engineering (Professional) is designed to advance chemical engineers towards more senior, leadership roles.
As part of this, you’ll learn how to scope and address complex problems. This includes understanding the interdisciplinary challenges associated with the design and optimisation of processing raw materials into commercial products at an industrial scale.
As part of this program you’ll complete a 2-semester research project or industry placement.
Estimated FeeAUD 29,028.00 per Semester
Duration2 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (64)
Next Intake
23 Feb 2026
Application Fee
AUD0.00
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (see below), or
a 4-year bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content (see below), or
to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Chemical Engineering (Professional).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications
Relevant disciplines include chemical engineering, process engineering, or chemical technology and engineering.
If your bachelor's degree in engineering was not awarded in these disciplines, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:
advanced/higher/engineering mathematics
statistics
programming
chemistry
mass and energy balances
transport and transfer
reaction engineering
separation process technology or unit operations
process synthesis and flowsheeting
GPA equivalent
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
PTE64
Career Outcomes
Chemical engineer
Consultant/facilitator
Researcher
Bioengineer
Process engineer
Design engineer
Locations
Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and
support services to help you succeed.
Saint Lucia Campus
280–284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr
St Lucia - Queensland
Australia