Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science

Bioprocess engineering is revolutionising industries across the globe—from food and pharmaceuticals to environmental and resource recovery—by harnessing the power of biology.

With the rapid advancement of synthetic biology and cutting-edge gene editing technologies, our ability to design and control biological systems has never been greater.

This interdisciplinary field of study prepares students to lead in a world where sustainable, biology-based processes are replacing traditional chemical and mechanical methods.

You'll explore how to use renewable resources and mild, eco-friendly conditions to produce everything from new food and beverage products to nutraceuticals, biomaterials and life-saving therapies.

Through hands-on experience with bioreactors, cell culturing (microbial and mammalian), biocatalysis and biomaterials fabrication, you’ll gain the skills to scale up biological processes and solve real-world challenges in health, the environment and beyond.

Whether you're passionate about creating greener technologies, developing novel therapeutics, or driving innovation in industrial biotechnology, this program will equip you with the tools to make a lasting impact.

See the Bioprocess Engineering field of study

This field of study is designed to advance chemical engineers towards more senior, leadership roles in scoping and tackling the complex, interdisciplinary challenges associated with design and optimisation of industrial scale processing of raw materials into commercial products.

Careers

• Consulting engineering firms
• Multinational engineering organisations
• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Educational institutions
• Government and regulatory institutions
• Research and testing laboratories

See the Chemical Engineering field of study

This field of study provides options for in-depth study in the broad engineering fields of structural, water and environmental, geotechnical and transportation engineering.

The program enables students to advance their existing civil engineering knowledge and skills through practice-focused and advanced technical courses coupled with experiential learning experiences. Students will also be able to work directly and intensively with academic mentors through a research project in their final year.

Careers

• Advanced environmental monitoring techniques
• Physical and numerical modelling of environmental fluid mechanics
• Advanced sustainable built environment
• Ground Improvement and remediation technologies
• Dam and embankment engineering
• Underground structures, modelling and support design
• Advanced concrete structures and concrete technology
• Design of composite structures
• Computational methods for design optimisation
• Spatial and quantitative methods for transport data analytics
• Advanced transport models for strategic transport planning
• Traffic simulation: Methods and applications
• Structural fire engineering

See the Civil Engineering field of study

This field of study will develop students with technical and research skills, a global perspective on professional engineering practice and the competence to identify and apply current practice to solve real-world engineering problems.

All students complete a two-semester research project or industry placement giving you invaluable experience in developing, managing and delivering on complex projects.

Careers

Electrical engineers are employed in a wide range of organisations including industries, educational institutions, companies and governments. Some graduates also go on to establish their own companies early in their careers. Electrical engineers typically find careers in areas such as:

• Telecommunications
• Signal and image processing
• Robotics and intelligent systems
• Computer systems
• Electric power generation transmission and distribution
• Biomedical instrumentation, imaging, diagnostics and decision support systems
• Mining and transport
• Defense, aviation and automotive technologies

See the Electrical Engineering field of study

Fire safety engineers implement novel engineering solutions across multiple disciplines and industries.

From the design of modern skyscrapers to the materials chosen to fabricate aeroplanes. Innovation in both construction techniques and materials as well as in how we use buildings results is a need for fire safety engineers to be involved in the design process of many buildings.

Changes in regulations across Australia and internationally mean that the need to include qualified and registered fire safety engineers on engineering projects is growing rapidly, and the demand for these specialists ever increasing.

UQ offers dedicated fire safety engineering programs that produce graduates who understand the design principles required to improve fire and life safety so we can build more resilient cities and communities. Our programs are delivered by recognised international experts in the field, and our graduates are highly regarded and sought after by industry.

See the Fire Safety Engineering field of study

The Master of Engineering Science (Materials and Manufacturing Engineering) combines professional engineering and leadership courses with advanced technical courses in composites, materials, manufacturing and mechanics.

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of new and sustainable materials and how they can be used in applications as diverse as aerospace, medical devices and novel functional applications. All students complete a research project or industry placement as part of this program.

Careers

Our graduates have the practical and advanced theoretical knowledge needed to step into roles that lead machinery development across the globe.

Mechanical engineers find employment in dynamic environments where machines are designed, developed, tested and manufactured.

Mechanical and materials engineers are employed by companies such as AlumniTech, TechExpo and Integra LifeSciences Corp.

See the Materials and Manufacturing Engineering field of study

This field of study is one of the broadest areas of engineering, covering dynamics and control, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, structures and solid mechanics and design and manufacture.

Core to mechanical engineering process is the ability to formulate a problem, identify potential solutions, analyse and model solutions and select the most appropriate solution within constraints. This approach is integrated within the program and is applicable across a range of professions, making graduates well prepared for a changing world.

Careers

Mechanical engineers are employed in diverse industries including the automotive, aerospace, environmental, medical, power generation and building industries to name a few. Our graduates work in design and development, testing and manufacturing, consulting firms, government agencies and educational institutions.

Employment opportunities in Australia and overseas range from very large mining, refining, construction and manufacturing companies to small companies in which you might be the only engineer. Some graduates start their own companies soon after they have gained the experience required to become a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng).

See the Mechanical Engineering field of study

This field of study provides a broad-based education in the basic principles of electrical, mechanical and computer engineering.

Mechatronic engineers integrate mechanical engineering with electronics, computer systems and advanced controls in order to design and construct products and processes.

Mechatronic engineers are typically involved with the design of automated and intelligent machines, including artificial intelligence systems, robotics, automated industrial machinery and avionics. They are employed in areas including research and development, mining, aerospace and defence, or by government and industry groups.

Electives cover areas including engineering analysis and design, engineering mechanics, dynamics and automatic control, signals and communication, and electrical hardware and computer software.

See the Mechatronic Engineering field of study

In a digital future, the opportunities for software are as limitless as the human imagination.

This field of study provides a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in software systems and applications. As our society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, there is great demand for skilled professionals to create the necessary software and information systems to transform the way we live and work.

In this field, you will use the principles of computer design, engineering, management, psychology and sociology in small or large multinational companies.

Careers

Accredited software engineers establish their own companies or work with large corporations in the areas of software design, development and advancement. Diverse roles are available, ranging from information security analysts, computer and multimedia programmers, through to software developers and information systems managers. Graduates also find employment as network managers with oversight of all company data including databases and storage.

Software engineers are employed by leading organisations such as SAP, Oracle, IBM, eBay, LinkedIn, Google and Canon.

See the Software Engineering field of study

This field of study provides engineers with the integrated knowledge and skills required to grasp the whole urban water cycle and the linkages between its different aspects.

The trend towards urbanisation and associated water stress in modern cities is strengthening, and as the urban centres become more densely populated this will not be reversed in the foreseeable future. Globally, there is shortage of engineers with expertise in all aspects of the urban water cycle and their reciprocal influence and integration.

Develop your technical expertise through advanced and master's level courses, and select electives to complement your discipline. You'll graduate with the skills required to solve complex engineering challenges in a changing world.

Careers

• Consulting / Multinational engineering organisations
• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Educational institutions
• Municipal and governmental bodies
• Urban utilities

See the Urban Water Engineering field of study

Bioprocess engineering is revolutionising industries across the globe—from food and pharmaceuticals to environmental and resource recovery—by harnessing the power of biology.

With the rapid advancement of synthetic biology and cutting-edge gene editing technologies, our ability to design and control biological systems has never been greater.

This interdisciplinary field of study prepares students to lead in a world where sustainable, biology-based processes are replacing traditional chemical and mechanical methods.

You'll explore how to use renewable resources and mild, eco-friendly conditions to produce everything from new food and beverage products to nutraceuticals, biomaterials and life-saving therapies.

Through hands-on experience with bioreactors, cell culturing (microbial and mammalian), biocatalysis and biomaterials fabrication, you’ll gain the skills to scale up biological processes and solve real-world challenges in health, the environment and beyond.

Whether you're passionate about creating greener technologies, developing novel therapeutics, or driving innovation in industrial biotechnology, this program will equip you with the tools to make a lasting impact.

See the Bioprocess Engineering field of study

This field of study is designed to advance chemical engineers towards more senior, leadership roles in scoping and tackling the complex, interdisciplinary challenges associated with design and optimisation of industrial scale processing of raw materials into commercial products.

Careers

• Consulting engineering firms
• Multinational engineering organisations
• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Educational institutions
• Government and regulatory institutions
• Research and testing laboratories

See the Chemical Engineering field of study

This field of study provides options for in-depth study in the broad engineering fields of structural, water and environmental, geotechnical and transportation engineering.

The program enables students to advance their existing civil engineering knowledge and skills through practice-focused and advanced technical courses coupled with experiential learning experiences. Students will also be able to work directly and intensively with academic mentors through a research project in their final year.

Careers

• Advanced environmental monitoring techniques
• Physical and numerical modelling of environmental fluid mechanics
• Advanced sustainable built environment
• Ground Improvement and remediation technologies
• Dam and embankment engineering
• Underground structures, modelling and support design
• Advanced concrete structures and concrete technology
• Design of composite structures
• Computational methods for design optimisation
• Spatial and quantitative methods for transport data analytics
• Advanced transport models for strategic transport planning
• Traffic simulation: Methods and applications
• Structural fire engineering

See the Civil Engineering field of study

This field of study will develop students with technical and research skills, a global perspective on professional engineering practice and the competence to identify and apply current practice to solve real-world engineering problems.

All students complete a two-semester research project or industry placement giving you invaluable experience in developing, managing and delivering on complex projects.

Careers

Electrical engineers are employed in a wide range of organisations including industries, educational institutions, companies and governments. Some graduates also go on to establish their own companies early in their careers. Electrical engineers typically find careers in areas such as:

• Telecommunications
• Signal and image processing
• Robotics and intelligent systems
• Computer systems
• Electric power generation transmission and distribution
• Biomedical instrumentation, imaging, diagnostics and decision support systems
• Mining and transport
• Defense, aviation and automotive technologies

See the Electrical Engineering field of study

Fire safety engineers implement novel engineering solutions across multiple disciplines and industries.

From the design of modern skyscrapers to the materials chosen to fabricate aeroplanes. Innovation in both construction techniques and materials as well as in how we use buildings results is a need for fire safety engineers to be involved in the design process of many buildings.

Changes in regulations across Australia and internationally mean that the need to include qualified and registered fire safety engineers on engineering projects is growing rapidly, and the demand for these specialists ever increasing.

UQ offers dedicated fire safety engineering programs that produce graduates who understand the design principles required to improve fire and life safety so we can build more resilient cities and communities. Our programs are delivered by recognised international experts in the field, and our graduates are highly regarded and sought after by industry.

See the Fire Safety Engineering field of study

The Master of Engineering Science (Materials and Manufacturing Engineering) combines professional engineering and leadership courses with advanced technical courses in composites, materials, manufacturing and mechanics.

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of new and sustainable materials and how they can be used in applications as diverse as aerospace, medical devices and novel functional applications. All students complete a research project or industry placement as part of this program.

Careers

Our graduates have the practical and advanced theoretical knowledge needed to step into roles that lead machinery development across the globe.

Mechanical engineers find employment in dynamic environments where machines are designed, developed, tested and manufactured.

Mechanical and materials engineers are employed by companies such as AlumniTech, TechExpo and Integra LifeSciences Corp.

See the Materials and Manufacturing Engineering field of study

This field of study is one of the broadest areas of engineering, covering dynamics and control, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, structures and solid mechanics and design and manufacture.

Core to mechanical engineering process is the ability to formulate a problem, identify potential solutions, analyse and model solutions and select the most appropriate solution within constraints. This approach is integrated within the program and is applicable across a range of professions, making graduates well prepared for a changing world.

Careers

Mechanical engineers are employed in diverse industries including the automotive, aerospace, environmental, medical, power generation and building industries to name a few. Our graduates work in design and development, testing and manufacturing, consulting firms, government agencies and educational institutions.

Employment opportunities in Australia and overseas range from very large mining, refining, construction and manufacturing companies to small companies in which you might be the only engineer. Some graduates start their own companies soon after they have gained the experience required to become a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng).

See the Mechanical Engineering field of study

This field of study provides a broad-based education in the basic principles of electrical, mechanical and computer engineering.

Mechatronic engineers integrate mechanical engineering with electronics, computer systems and advanced controls in order to design and construct products and processes.

Mechatronic engineers are typically involved with the design of automated and intelligent machines, including artificial intelligence systems, robotics, automated industrial machinery and avionics. They are employed in areas including research and development, mining, aerospace and defence, or by government and industry groups.

Electives cover areas including engineering analysis and design, engineering mechanics, dynamics and automatic control, signals and communication, and electrical hardware and computer software.

See the Mechatronic Engineering field of study

In a digital future, the opportunities for software are as limitless as the human imagination.

This field of study provides a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in software systems and applications. As our society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, there is great demand for skilled professionals to create the necessary software and information systems to transform the way we live and work.

In this field, you will use the principles of computer design, engineering, management, psychology and sociology in small or large multinational companies.

Careers

Accredited software engineers establish their own companies or work with large corporations in the areas of software design, development and advancement. Diverse roles are available, ranging from information security analysts, computer and multimedia programmers, through to software developers and information systems managers. Graduates also find employment as network managers with oversight of all company data including databases and storage.

Software engineers are employed by leading organisations such as SAP, Oracle, IBM, eBay, LinkedIn, Google and Canon.

See the Software Engineering field of study

This field of study provides engineers with the integrated knowledge and skills required to grasp the whole urban water cycle and the linkages between its different aspects.

The trend towards urbanisation and associated water stress in modern cities is strengthening, and as the urban centres become more densely populated this will not be reversed in the foreseeable future. Globally, there is shortage of engineers with expertise in all aspects of the urban water cycle and their reciprocal influence and integration.

Develop your technical expertise through advanced and master's level courses, and select electives to complement your discipline. You'll graduate with the skills required to solve complex engineering challenges in a changing world.

Careers

• Consulting / Multinational engineering organisations
• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Educational institutions
• Municipal and governmental bodies
• Urban utilities

See the Urban Water Engineering field of study