Monash University Graduate Certificate of Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies

The Graduate Certificate of Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies provides expert training in ‘green technologies’ focused on chemistry and chemical manufacturing, combined with an understanding of sustainability issues to support the transformation of industry.

The principles of green technologies are aligned to sustainability issues to advance the reduction or elimination of hazardous substances involved in the design, manufacture and application of diverse chemical products.

The environmental, economic and social benefits are also examined.

You can choose aspects of green technologies, from innovation to design, and focus on applications in different contexts. The course can act as a pathway to the Master of Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies.

Career Outcomes:

There are many opportunities open to you in a range of industries as a graduate of the Graduate Certificate of Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies.

• Process development, strategy and R&I in various industries including pharmaceutical, materials, cosmetics and food companies, agrochemical, fertilisers and polymer industries
• Manufacturing industries
• Environmental and sustainable services or companies
• Private and public biotech companies
• CSIRO and chemical research institutes
• Government and consultancy
• Education