Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Engineering)

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.

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.

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.

Course Structure

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.

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

** Scholars students must complete this subject.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.

UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and learning. 

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Director