Postgraduate study in Chemical and Materials Engineering

Postgraduate students in Chemical and Materials Engineering gain a deeper understanding of how things work, with the potential to develop new technologies. Areas of interest include:

• Advanced and nanomaterials research, which involves in-depth studies into properties, performance, processing, microstructure, and industrial applications
• Chemical and process engineering, including aluminium smelting technology, heat exchange, iron and steel making, food processing, high-pressure sterilisation, and more
• Energy and the environment, including biodiesel, oil and gas processing, thermal management, air flow and heat transfer, and clean technologies
• Food and bioproduct processing, with a focus on value-added food products and cost-effective technologies
• Materials engineering, with studies in novel materials design, manufacturing and processing (Specialist areas are light metals, nanomaterials and biomaterials.)
• Separation and reaction engineering, specialising in green process engineering
• Surface and materials science, from the nano to large-scale

“My Programme Requirements” is a feature in Student Services Online that tells you what the academic requirements are for your programme.

It shows you what courses you are enrolled in, what courses you have passed and what courses you can take to complete your degree. For more information, see How to view your programme requirements.

For detailed course information and advice please refer to your programme regulations in the University of Auckland Calendar or visit one of our Student Hubs.

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering

There are distinct study tracks available for the PGCertEng in Chemical and Materials Engineering focusing on Food Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering and Biomaterials Engineering. Find out more.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

This is a 120-point Taught programme. You will need to complete a minimum of 90 points of courses in Chemical and Materials from the list provided under the Master of Engineering Studies (excludes research projects). The remaining 30-points can also be selected from this list, or you may choose up to 30 points of other appropriate courses, as approved by the Programme Director. Find out more

Master of Engineering Studies

The Master of Engineering Studies in Chemical and Materials Engineering is available as a 120-point taught option only. You may also undertake a 30-point Research Project and will be eligible for the award of Honours, after which you may be able to progress to the PhD.

Master of Engineering

This degree aims to provide a research-focused learning environment in which you can develop your independent problem-solving skills through supervised research. The programme is offered in two options to suit the existing qualifications and experience of candidates. This degree may be awarded with Honours and you may be able to progress to the PhD.

Post-Study Work Rights

If you are an international student intending to apply for a student visa and later a post-study work visa, it is important to understand New Zealand's study requirements.

• International students must be enrolled in at least 45 points (typically three courses) per semester in an on-campus mode of study to meet student visa requirements. Online courses do not meet Immigration New Zealand's on-campus study requirements.
  
  
• To be eligible for a Post-Study Work Visa, master's students must complete at least 30 weeks of full-time, on-campus study in New Zealand.
  

For more information, visit the Immigration New Zealand website.

For course descriptions, please refer to the Curriculum Catalogue.

For general student enquiries, please contact one of our Student Hubs. If you would like further academic information, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.