2 years( full-time) 4 years( part-time)*
Throughout the year
( subject to availability of supervision)
Research
RM48,480 Malaysian student
RM54,720 International student 2026 fees per year
CAREER PATHS As a Monash engineering research graduate, your career possibilities are not only exciting but also diverse. You can work in fields like:
• biotechnology
• building and construction
• computer programming
• food processing
• industrial electronics
• manufacturing
• mining
• nanotechnology
• power generation
• robotics
• sustainable technologies
• telecommunications
• transport.
* Part-time study is not available for international students.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE( RESEARCH)
KPT / JPT( R3 / 0710 / 7 / 0001) 07 / 28- MQA / SWA0112
This research degree is a truly global qualification that provides you with the grounding to delve deeply into engineering challenges and create solutions for the future.
During your candidature, you’ ll develop specialised knowledge and skills in your chosen area that will enable you to address national issues and global needs, and improve the way of life in local communities. You’ ll achieve this by undertaking substantial independent research on your chosen topic with support from a supervisory team and producing a major thesis that will make a contribution to the current body of knowledge.
Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster or improve your knowledge, this Monash postgraduate degree will give you a distinct advantage.
Areas of study
• Advanced materials
• Artificial intelligence
• Bioinspired systems
• Biomechanics
• Bioprocess engineering
• Critical infrastructure
• Energy
• Engineering in medical and healthcare
• Environmental engineering
• Food and pharmaceutical processing
• Future wireless access technologies
• Intelligent lighting
• Management of natural resources and phenomena
• Nanoelectronics
• Nanotechnology
• Optical communications and photonics
• Process modeling, simulation and optimisation
• Smart manufacturing and industry 4.0
• Sustainable drainage and flood management
• Sustainable transportation engineering
• Thermal management
• Waste management.
Course structure
This course consists of a research and thesis component.
I chose Monash for its strong research culture and global recognition. I had the opportunity to dive into meaningful research, work with passionate academics, and build a solid foundation in problem-solving and critical thinking that continues to shape my journey. My supervisor was both supportive and intuitive, always knowing when to guide me and when to challenge me. It really strengthened my passion for research and problem-solving.”
SHELLEY YAP
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering( Honours) Master of Engineering Science( Research)
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