Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering)

UAC Code: 755613

Overview

Materials engineers apply knowledge of science and engineering to turn raw materials into finished products: everything from construction materials and consumer goods to advanced electronics and biomedical implants. They understand how the structure and properties of materials can be controlled by composition and processing. They design and select materials and processing methods to suit a particular application. In the final years of the degree students can select from an exciting range of electives, and get involved in some of our world-class research through thesis projects. Cadetships are offered annually by Bluescope Steel Pty Ltd to students with superior academic results in their HSC. Students gain on the job experience and are paid while studying at University. On-line application forms are available from 1 July each year. Flexible Entry option is available if you are undecided about which major you would like to pursue. Depending on your ATAR, or if you have Mathematics and no Physics and/or Chemistry, you may be allocated to the Opportunity Program. This program provides additional instruction and tutorials to help you succeed. Senior student mentors assist you in the first year. The course is otherwise identical to the normal Engineering programs. Double majors provide the knowledge and competencies to practise as a professional engineer in two engineering disciplines. This program is available by transfer only following completion of a successful first year of study.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities exist in a wide range of industries from materials processing industries (steel, copper, aluminium, plastics, ceramics and composites) through to manufacturing and product design. Many graduates work in engineering consultancy companies dealing with failure analysis, corrosion, life-time assessment, and materials testing. Other graduates pursue a research career, as materials technology (and similar areas such as nanotechnology) is recognised worldwide as a key research strength and driver of economic prosperity. Many research opportunities exist in universities and government (eg. CSIRO) and private sector laboratories both in Australia and overseas.

Study Options

Students can select electives from a number of specialist areas. The subjects are grouped into streams to guide students on possible combinations within an area of interest. To offer the most up-to-date knowledge and practical skills in Materials industries and researches, the streams are closely linked to corresponding research strengths within or associated with Materials Engineering Discipline. The associated strengths include: Engineering Materials Institute, BlueScope Steel Metallurgy Centre, Engineering Manufacturing, Defense Material Technology Centre, Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science. Students are NOT required to select electives from a single stream.

Course Structure

* Electives may not be available every year - check subject timetable.

*** High achieving students in ENGG456 Project A may articulate to ENGG457 Project B in order to continue with the project started in ENGG456.

Other Information

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