Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering)
Study Discipline: Engineering & Technology
Study Programme Details
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Dive into the world of innovation and sustainability with our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science & Engineering. This program propels you to the forefront of materials science, where you’ll craft high-performance materials that are not just lighter and stronger but also eco-friendly. Discover the power to shape the future through cutting-edge materials development.
Enriched with current trends and future possibilities, this degree is your gateway to a realm where materials engineering meets societal impact. With a compelling narrative and persuasive language, we invite you to embark on a journey that goes beyond the ordinary, shaping materials that redefine possibilities.
Overview
The Materials Science and Engineering program at UNSW is more than a degree; it’s a commitment to lead the charge towards a sustainable and innovative future. Redesigned for 2024, our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) embraces contemporary principles with a focus on societal impact. As we journey through the 21st century, the importance of healthy living, sustainability, and environmental responsibility resonates in every aspect of materials development and application.
Rooted in fundamental science and engineering principles, the program offers a solid foundation in understanding the intricate relationship between structure, properties, and performance of diverse materials. From metallic to bio-inspired materials, you’ll explore their transformation into eco-friendly products through sustainable manufacturing processes.
As you progress, the program seamlessly integrates principles of designing, selecting, and processing materials for applications that positively impact society. Immerse yourself in a curriculum designed to cultivate a professional and socially aware mindset, essential for a thriving career as a materials engineer.
This dynamic program blends state-of-the-art lectures, hands-on laboratory work, and research projects. Beyond technical skills, it incorporates professional communication, computing, data analytics, engineering management, materials life cycle assessment, and industry training, ensuring you emerge as a well-rounded materials engineering professional.
Admission Requirements
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Your studies begin with a strong foundation in mathematics, data analytics, chemistry, physics, computing, and engineering design. You’ll then delve deeper into the discipline with courses on fundamental properties, structure of materials, application and selection of materials and aspects of materials engineering design.
In the latter stages of your degree, the focus shifts towards the principles involved in designing and selecting materials that have a positive impact on society, culminating in a research thesis on a topic of your choice.
A range of new core courses and societal impact electives provide you with the knowledge and skills to select and justify suitable materials for specific applications while considering environmental, sustainability, economic, and other factors. You’ll be able to choose from a range of societal electives that have been designed to highlight the importance of materials in thematic areas such as energy & environment, medicine & health, electronics & communications, and transportation & infrastructure. The electives and thesis offer you the opportunity to tailor your learning experience and specialise in areas that align with your interests and career aspirations.
- International Fee to Complete Degree $237,000
- Domestic Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this program
Future Career Outcomes
Embark on your career journey with confidence, inspired by real-world examples of successful alumni who have thrived in the materials science and engineering landscape. Witness the alignment of our program with industry demands, emphasizing skills development crucial in the evolving job market.
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