Advanced Materials and Processing Specialisation

About the course

This undergraduate extension specialisation is designed for chemical engineering students interested in the chemistry of natural and synthetic materials and related processing. You’ll broaden your expertise in materials selection while gaining interdisciplinary exposure to areas such as medicines, natural products and manufacturing processes. The specialisation also develops knowledge of advanced particle processing techniques and tools for process integration and optimisation within chemical engineering.

Career outcome

This specialisation can support chemical engineering pathways that involve materials selection and performance, advanced processing and particle technologies, and improving industrial process integration and optimisation. Graduates may apply these skills in materials and manufacturing organisations, process industries, and sectors working with natural products or medicines-related production. It strengthens employability for technical roles that bridge materials chemistry and chemical process engineering at undergraduate level.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)