Master of Philosophy - Engineering and IT

Build your expertise in a specialist area and be supported by experienced supervisors and advisory committees to create significant change in society. Research projects are offered in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computing and Information Systems, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics. You can also pursue an engineering or IT research project of your own. Solutions for global problems Work alongside researchers who are creating technological solutions to significant problems in our society and in our future. You’ll benefit from an environment of cross-disciplinary research excellence at Melbourne, connecting diverse study areas and blending academic and industry. Our researchers are looking into water resource management, clean energy, disaster management, climate change, cancer treatment, epilepsy suppression, food processing, automated interpretation of data, personalised medicine, smart grids and more. With a graduate research degree in engineering and IT from Melbourne, you could: take the first steps toward commercialising your research launch your career in academia develop specialised expertise and be in-demand in industry or government sectors. A graduate research degree from Melbourne will prepare you for careers in both academia and industry. In these roles, you’ll apply specialist knowledge and deploy transferrable skills gained through your graduate research studies. Research areas You could choose from research projects in: Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computing and Information Systems Electrical and Electronic Engineering Infrastructure Engineering (including civil, environmental, spatial and structural engineering) Mechanical Engineering