Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering)

If you want to become a Professional Environmental Engineer, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, USQ’s Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering) will get you there.

Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the cleaning of contaminated industrial land or waste treatment and recycling, your project will provide insight to the profession of an Environmental Engineer.

The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

If you want to become a Professional Environmental Engineer, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, USQ’s Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering) will get you there.

Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the cleaning of contaminated industrial land or waste treatment and recycling, your project will provide insight to the profession of an Environmental Engineer.

The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.If you want to become a Professional Environmental Engineer, and have a 3 year engineering degree but no work experience, USQ’s Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering) will get you there.

Throughout the degree there is an emphasis on practical experience and preparing you thoroughly for the engineering profession. In addition to the hands-on laboratory sessions and 60 days industry experience, you will complete a research project and dissertation applying all your formal knowledge to a real world problem. Whether this is the cleaning of contaminated industrial land or waste treatment and recycling, your project will provide insight to the profession of an Environmental Engineer.

The research project and dissertation can also be a stepping stone to further research degrees, such as PhD.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

7 x Core courses8

plus Major courses6

plus 2 x Elective2

plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

ENG8208Advanced Engineering Project Management

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering

ENG8001Masters Dissertation A

ENG8411Masters Dissertation B

ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1

Environmental courses:

ECO8012Methods for Sustainable Development

ENV3104Hydraulics II

ENV4107Water Resources Engineering

ENV4203Public Health Engineering

ENV4204Environmental Technology

ENV5205Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment2

Elective courses:Select two units from the following:

AGR3304Soil Science

CLI8204Global Environmental Systems

ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

ENG8205Technology Management Practice

ENV3105Hydrology

ENV4106Irrigation Science

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

Practice courses:

AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 22

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

ENV3904Environmental Engineering Practice2

Footnotes

1 Two units.

2 Offered externally only.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

7 x Core courses8

plus Major courses6

plus 2 x Elective2

plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total16

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

ENG8208Advanced Engineering Project Management

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering

ENG8001Masters Dissertation A

ENG8411Masters Dissertation B

ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1

Environmental courses:

ECO8012Methods for Sustainable Development

ENV3104Hydraulics II

ENV4107Water Resources Engineering

ENV4203Public Health Engineering

ENV4204Environmental Technology

ENV5205Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment2

Elective courses:Select two units from the following:

AGR3304Soil Science

CLI8204Global Environmental Systems

ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management

ENG8103Management of Technological Risk

ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment

ENG8205Technology Management Practice

ENV3105Hydrology

ENV4106Irrigation Science

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

Practice courses:

AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 22

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

ENV3904Environmental Engineering Practice2

Footnotes

1 Two units.

2 Offered externally only.

Entry requirements

•  3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

• 3-year degree in engineering or spatial science, or equivalent

    or

• An appropriate engineering degree in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.