The Master of Engineering Studies in Chemical and Materials Engineering is a taught masters which is entirely course based. The programme is aimed at students with an academic engineering background who wish to continue their studies at an advanced level, develop an advanced technical foundation and gain an industrial perspective within the field of Chemical and Materials Engineering

Career opportunities A degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering will provide you with a competitive set of academic and practical skills which are highly desired in the workplace. Chemical engineering is a diverse profession. New graduates are usually employed in process operations and development where they apply their engineering skills for design, research and development, construction and installation, manufacturing and production, and administration/management services. Many chemical and materials engineers are employed in industries converting raw materials to useful products such as dairy, food and drink, pharmaceuticals and toiletries, chemicals and allied products, cement, fertiliser, glass, ceramics, plastics, liquid fuels, water industry, steel and aluminium; processing of and production of materials; conversion of agricultural products; processing of timber including paper making; the development of resources such as natural gas, coal and other minerals; resource management and environmental protection. With practical experience, graduates can develop their careers further by moving into design, technical sales, management and consulting. The job of chemical engineer is on Immigration New Zealand's long-term skill shortage list, which means the Government is actively encouraging skilled workers from overseas to move to New Zealand.