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, 2026), 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.
When you choose to study Chemical Engineering at UNSW, you can tailor your studies to match your interests and aspirations, preparing you for a career in a wide range of industries. This degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to design, operate and maintain chemical products and processes that will create a more sustainable and humane future.
There are two entry points into this Master of Engineering Science specialisation depending on your cognate background. This provides a structured and supportive option for students with a non-cognate background, while enabling students with cognate backgrounds earlier flexibility in their course selection. Both entry points equate to the same duration of 2 years (96 UOC), and differ only in the order and structure of core foundation courses.
Students with a cognate background:
Entry into the Master’s 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 bachelor’s 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 bachelor’s degree is mandatory.*
Successful applicants will be offered entry to the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway. Students can transition to the Master of Engineering Science after successfully completing the Graduate Certificate. The total study duration is the same as the entry point for students with a cognate background (2 years/ 96 UOC). There is no separate application required for this pathway. Applicants with non-cognate backgrounds must apply for the Master of Engineering Science to be considered for this entry.
Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
Recognition of Prior Learning is the transfer of credit towards your program from previous study. If you have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study.