Program Overview

Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry)

The Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) is a graduate research program that offers students the opportunity to work in industry-based research, developing their chemistry skills and gaining experience in commercially relevant topics.

Overview

In a world where market-leading chemical companies have R&D budgets in the billions, there are excellent opportunities to put chemistry skills to work in industry. This program provides students with the chance to spend most of their time working in industry, getting paid to do so, and gaining valuable experience.

Course Overview

The core of this unique degree is a major industry-based research project, where students will work on real-world problems in industry, developing their technical skills and ability to evaluate and analyze data. Students will also extend their chemistry skills, covering topics such as entrepreneurship, IP law, and chemical regulations frameworks.

Key Features

• Working on real-world problems in industry
• Major industry-based research project
• Stipend provided in recognition of work
• Opportunity to develop technical skills and professional network
• Select from a range of high-level professional subjects, including business, scientific communication, modeling, and programming

Created in Consultation with Industry

The program is created in consultation with industry networks and Chemistry Australia, ensuring that students gain work-related skills for now and into the future.

Related Study Areas

• Chemistry
• Science

Program Details

• Course code: MR-IRCHEM
• Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Mode: On campus
• Intake: See application details
• Fees: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

Acknowledgement

The University acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn, and live, paying respect to Elders past, present, and future.