Engineering, science & built environment

Join our highly ranked engineering, science & built environment program and progress to a rewarding career in biotechnology, building, construction, engineering, ecology or project management.
Engineering, science & built environment
Join our highly ranked engineering, science & built environment program and progress to a rewarding career in biotechnology, building, construction, engineering, ecology or project management.
Image Top 3: engineering & science (Vic)
Top 3: engineering & science (Vic)
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Women in STEM program
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Award-winning VU Block Model®
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#1 for skills development (QILT)^
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Top 3% of universities worldwide
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Courses in engineering, science & built environment

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Bachelor of Architectural Design
NBAD | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
HBBS | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
NHCM | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
HBDS | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
NHEE | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
NHEM | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
HHSC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (stand alone) | 1 year full time

Why choose VU

Engineering, science & built environment reconstructed at VU

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Footscray Park Campus
Most degree programs in engineering, built environment and science are offered at Footscray Park Campus – 10 minutes from the city by train.
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Hands-on TAFE courses
Our practical courses in mechanical and fabrication engineering are delivered by our TAFE division.
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Pathways into our courses
If you don’t meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen course, we'll get you there with our study pathways between courses.
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Placements for work experience
Get career-ready and form valuable networks through work experience and industry-based projects.
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Protecting Country
We are committed to protecting Country through sustainable engineering and science practices that contribute to the health of our planet. Our science degree specialises environment and ecology.
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VU Block Model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

VU stories

Kav Dassanayake in high vis clothing and wearing a helmet at a train station
Building success from the ground up
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
"Looking back, VU was the perfect choice. It made me workforce ready."
Read Kav's story
Brady Hamilton in grasslands
Ecologist Brady’s diverse strengths make a difference
Bachelor of Science
"During my studies, I completed my industry placement, contributing to germination trials for a critically-endangered grassland shrub. It was a valuable experience through which I put my theoretical knowledge into practice."
During my studies, I completed my industry placement, contributing to germination trials for a critically-endangered grassland shrub. It was a valuable experience through which I put my theoretical knowledge into practice.
Read Brady's story
Zohreh Rajabi, Civil Engineering student and water researcher
Flow-on effect: Water researcher sets sights on the future
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering), Doctor of Philosophy
"As a researcher, every day is a dream come true. Only 12% of engineers in Australia are female, so I strive to achieve, and hope that I can motivate future generations."
As a researcher, every day is a dream come true. Only 12% of engineers in Australia are female, so I strive to achieve, and hope that I can motivate future generations.
Zohreh's story
Stella Rose Lay in a VU lab coat in a lab
Connecting with Country through science
Science student
"My internship gave confidence and career prospects. It’s so rewarding to know that we’re making a difference to Country and community. I can’t wait to see what the future holds."
My internship gave confidence and career prospects. It’s so rewarding to know that we’re making a difference to Country and community. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Stella's story

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