The Master of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering) is a two-year full-time, postgraduate degree. It builds on your strong numerical and analytical skills that offer a pathway to a career in the leadership and management of complex transformational chemical engineering projects. As a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2025), you get access to our world-leading academics, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong industry partnerships. With this degree, you can focus on the following areas:
By doing this program, you will further develop your transferable skills in critical thinking and systems analysis that are in demand and essential in all engineering sectors leading to net zero.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Entry into the Masters program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelors degree is mandatory.
Students with a non-cognate background:
Students with a non-cognate background can enter the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway.
Entry into the pathway requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline.
A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelors degree is mandatory.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse, ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide.