Master of Materials Science and Engineering

Join the next generation of material scientists and engineers.

This program offers you the opportunity to participate in both coursework and research. You will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art infrastructure. This is available at the world-renowned Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN). You will undertake research related to the design and discovery of new materials, such as:

You will gain an understanding of how the processing of a material influences its structure, properties and performance. You will learn to apply this knowledge to address challenging issues in a variety of fields, including:

This program will develop and train the next generation of material scientists and engineers.

what you will study

This unique program involves a broad range of disciplines such as:

• Chemistry
• Solid-state physics
• Ceramics
• Metallurgy
• Polymer science
• Engineering
• Computing
• Biology
• Pharmacy
• Energy and environmental technologies.

• Applicants with a Bachelor Degree (AQF level 7) in a related Science and/or Engineering discipline area will be assessed by the Faculty.
• If admitted into the program, applicants completing the General Pathway may be eligible for up to 40 units of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) reducing the program to 120 units.
• Applicants completing the Research Specialisation will not be eligible for the 40 units of RPL and must complete the 160 unit program.
• Applicants with a Bachelor Honours Degree/Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8), Master Degree (AQF Level 9) in a related Science and/or Engineering discipline area will be assessed by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis. Exact RPL can only be determined on application.

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

Materials science and engineering expertise is in high demand across a range of industries and job roles.