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Master of EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2018
Overview
Materials engineers use processing-structure-property relationships to design, produce, characterise and apply materials including, metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors and composites in a wide variety of applications such as structural, functional, electronic and thermal. Career opportunities are extensive and include materials production, manufacturing, biomedical, infrastructure, transport and defence.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Have a sound fundamental understanding of the processing-structure –property relationships underlying materials science and engineering technology
- Possess a broad knowledge base in metals, polymers, ceramics semiconductors and composites, and their relationship to chemical, mechanical, infrastructure and electrical engineering, so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom materials engineers routinely communicate
- Have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the School's courses are accredited
- Understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources
Skills
- Possess analytical, problem-solving, materials selection and design skills and materials modelling skills including those appropriate for sustainable development
- Have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing our society
- Have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities
Application of knowledge and skills
- Have developed professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community
- Have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of materials science and engineering problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in technology
- Understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
Last updated: 14 February 2025
Structure
300 credit points
The Master of Engineering (Materials) consists of 300 points of study 187.5 points core plus 112.5 points elective subjects as listed below.
Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:
Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy (MPF1293) https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1293
Subject Options
Core
187.5 points
All of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20003 | Engineering Materials | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90011 | Economic Analysis for Engineers | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN30017 | Mechanics & Materials |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MREN90002 | Advanced Concepts in Metals | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MREN90004 | Ceramics and Brittle Materials | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MREN90001 | Polymers and Composites | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MREN90003 | Electronic and Magnetic Materials | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90014 | Materials | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90020 | Advanced Materials | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MREN90005 | Materials Engineering Research Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Plus one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MCEN30018 | Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR30002 | Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Plus one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHEN20009 | Transport Processes |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BMEN30007 | Biotransport Processes | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives
Total of 112.5pts (9 subjects) of electives must be completed from two elective lists:
- Maximum of 37.5pts (3 subjects) from List A
- At least 75pts and up to 112.5pts (6 to 9 subjects) from List B
List A electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BMEN20001 | Biomechanical Physics & Computation | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN30005 | Introduction to Biomechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM20018 | Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM20020 | Chemistry: Structure and Properties | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN20010 | Material and Energy Balances |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEN30001 | Reactor Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Engineering Computation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN30009 | Structural Theory and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN20005 | Foundations of Electrical Networks |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20004 | Engineering Mechanics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR30003 | Numerical Programming for Engineers | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN30014 | Mechanical Design |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MCEN30020 | Systems Modelling and Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHYC20012 | Quantum and Thermal Physics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHYC20014 | Physical Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHYC30020 | Quantum Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
List B electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BMEN90011 | Tissue Engineering & Stem Cells | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90012 | Soft Matter Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90023 | Biomaterials | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN90007 | Advanced Thermo & Reactor Engineering | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN90010 | Minerals, Materials and Recycling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN90018 | Particle Mechanics and Processing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN90028 | Industry Project |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
CHEN90034 | Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90016 | Concrete Design and Technology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90017 | Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90049 | Structural Theory and Design 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90026 | Engineering Entrepreneurship | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90012 | Design for Manufacture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90015 | Thermodynamics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90026 | Solid Mechanics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHYC90006 | Quantum and Advanced Optics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHYC90013 | Condensed Matter Physics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-materials
Last updated: 14 February 2025