Chemical Systems

You can major in this discipline through the Bachelor of Science at Melbourne. You can also complete a sequence in Chemical Systems through the Bachelor of Commerce.

Without chemical engineering we would not have many important advances in areas such as environmental control and biotechnology. Also, we wouldn't be enjoying some of the products we take for granted today – including plastics, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, processed food and drinks, fertilisers, paint and household cleaners.

Chemical engineering as a profession began around the time of the Industrial Revolution when chemists were trained to apply fundamental science to large-scale chemical production. Known as the 'universal engineer', chemical and biomolecular engineers are extremely versatile and take on a wide range of technical roles, from developing new products and techniques to providing solutions for environmental problems on climate change, pollution and water resources.

The Chemical Systems major can lead to a Master of Engineering (Chemical) or a Master of Engineering (Biomolecular) and professional registration as an engineer.

If you complete this major and the Master of Engineering (Chemical or Biomolecular) at Melbourne, you could pursue a career in a wide variety of industries including:

• Biochemical engineering
• Biomedical engineering
• Chemicals and allied products
• Energy
• Environmental engineering
• Food manufacturing
• Interfacial engineering
• Materials science
• Metal production
• Mining and metallurgy
• Nanotechnology
• Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
• Polymer engineering
• Process plant and equipment
• Water.