Overview

If you’re keen to work in industry-based research – perhaps engineering new-generation materials, perhaps bringing new pharmaceuticals to market – then get your career off to the best possible start with the Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) at the University of Melbourne.

Working on real-world problems in industry

You’ll leave the course with a major research project to feature in your CV, and an enviable professional network.In this supervised project, you'll develop your technical skills and your ability to evaluate and analyse data, while working within a chemical, materials, pharmaceutical or biotech company. Even better, you’ll receive a stipend in recognition of your work.

More than just technical know-how

You probably know that employers today are looking for more than just specialist technical skills. To round out your skill set, select from a range of high-level professional subjects, including business, scientific communication, modelling, programming and more.

Created in consultation with industry

Work with industry networks and Chemistry Australia to build a course that will give you work-related skills for now and into the future, as they adapt teaching to this constantly evolving discipline.

Programme Structure

Course structureThe Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) is a 200-point course, made up of:

An industry-based research project (150 points)
Coursework core and elective subjects (50 points).

The research project will be conducted within industry laboratories, supervised by staff from the Faculty of Science and from the industry partner. You’ll produce a project proposal and a final research report/thesis, and deliver a seminar on your findings.You’ll select your elective subjects from a wide range on offer, ranging from chemistry, business, statistics, modelling, ethics and scientific communication.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 098316C

To be considered for entry, you must have completed:

An undergraduate degree in chemistry (or equivalent), with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75 per cent, or
A qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent.
In addition, you must provide referee reports (not required for applicants who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last 5 years).

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Tuition Fees

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53984 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

Living costs

Melbourne

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1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Overview

Working on real-world problems in industry

More than just technical know-how

Created in consultation with industry

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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