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Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Course overview

A postgraduate major in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is concerned with industrial processes, in which material in bulk undergoes changes in its physical or chemical nature.

Chemical and biomolecular engineers design, construct, operate and manage these processes and in this they are guided by economic, environmental and societal considerations.

Areas of study include process system engineering, biophysical systems and membrane science.

Course requirements

To meet requirements for the Master of Engineering majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering a candidate will complete 72 credit points as listed in the unit of study table including:

  • 24 credit points of core units
  • 24 credit points of specialist units
  • A minimum of 12 credit points of research units
  • A maximum of 12 credit points of elective units

Candidates who have been granted 24 credit points of Reduced Volume Learning (RVL) need to complete 48 credit points of core/specialist/research units with a balance such that there is:

  • a minimum of 12 credit points of core units
  • a minimum of 12 credit points of specialist units, and
  • a minimum of 12 credit points of research units.

For more information on units of study and degree program requirements visit our course and unit of study portal CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).