Course overview
| Location: | Clayton (Online) |
| Course code: | E6007 |
| Duration: | 2 years part time |
| Enrolment: | First intake July each year |
| Degree Awarded: | Master of Bioproduct Manufacturing Engineering |
Course overview
Location:
Clayton (Online)
Course code:
E6007
Duration:
2 years part time
Enrolment:
First intake July each year
Degree Awarded:
Master of Bioproduct Manufacturing Engineering
Overview
Bioproduct manufacturing is an emerging but fast-growing industry. It looks at innovatively converting natural renewable biological resources, such as wood and crop waste, into a wide range of value added chemicals, materials and energy. With the increasing challenges of resource scarcity and environmental pollution, there is a strong global demand for bioproduct engineers who can design sustainable and environmentally friendly materials and energy-efficient sources.
A qualification in bioproduct manufacturing engineering from Monash University provides you with an opportunity to pursue your passion for sustainability and innovation and be part of the growing bio futures industry.
With a diverse set of skills in applied engineering coupled with lean manufacturing, project management and entrepreneurship, bioproduct manufacturing engineers will be uniquely placed in a rapidly expanding job market
Why study with us
Gain a unique understanding of the bio-futures industry and the emerging economic, social and environmental benefits of converting renewal bio-based resources to sustainable products.
The course equips you with skills to discover, design and develop sustainable engineering solutions to convert bioresources and waste streams into value add products such as biomaterials, bioenergy and bioproducts.
Course details
The course comprises 48 points of core units structured into three parts:
PART A: CORE (12 POINTS)
CHE5001 – Advanced engineering data analysis
CHE5002 – Industrial entrepreneurship
PART B: SPECIALIST UNITS (24 POINTS)
CHE5882 – Biomass and biorefineries
CHE5886 – Advanced biopolymers
CHE5887 – Lean manufacturing
CHE5888 – Sustainability and innovation
PART C: RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE UNITS (12 POINTS)
ENG5005 – Research methods
ENG5006 – Research practice
Entry requirements
A four-year Australian bachelor degree or equivalent (honours or graduate diploma) in engineering, science or applied science in a cognate discipline such as chemical, materials, mechanical, physics, mathematics, biology or other related fields considered to be equivalent, with at least a 65% average; or
A three-year Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering, science or applied science in a cognate discipline such as chemical, materials, physics, mathematics, biology or in other related fields considers to be equivalent, with at least a 65% average plus 3 years minimum work experience* in the bioproduct manufacturing industry or other related industry considered to be equivalent: or
A three-year Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering, science or applied science in a non-cognate discipline** with at least a 65% average plus 5 years minimum work experience* in the bioproduct manufacturing industry or other related industry considered to be equivalent
* Relevant work experience in process engineering and related research and development.
** Applicants with a non-related discipline degree must demonstrate competency in applied maths and chemistry.
Full Requirements : https://www.monash.edu/study/courses/find-a-course/2019/bioproduct-manufacturing-engineering-e6007
How to apply
If you are interested in enrolling in the Master of Bioproduct Manufacturing Engineering, please complete the below Expression of Interest form.
Enquiries
Janette Anthony
Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA)
Department of Chemical Engineering
E: [email protected]
T: +613 99053456