Engineering Science (Materials)
Overview
The postgraduate program in engineering science (materials) provides an extension to your undergraduate study focusing on the selection, production and behaviour of practical materials used in engineered products.
Materials represents an important component of many technological products and the engineering of materials connects to a variety of research areas including nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical sciences, electrical engineering and civil engineering.
Materials engineers also look closely at materials failure – fracture, corrosion, wear – destructive and non-destructive testing, and are generally interested in solid materials as they are primarily the materials used for manufacture.
Materials engineering involves whole-of-life considerations, including recycling, and generally involves using materials in bulk.
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Course
Master of Engineering Science (Materials)
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
Full-time
Part-time
Availability: On campus
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2CM241
Annual indicative fees (2019):
$31,680 (Full fee paying)
Course
Master of Engineering Science (Materials)
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 094010J
Annual fees:
2019: $36,000
2020: $38,000
Your career
Materials engineers are able to find jobs in almost all fields in which technology is developed providing a great range of career opportunities to work as a metallurgist, process engineer, corrosion engineer, polymer engineer, ceramist, quality control engineer, and surface coatings scientist.
Professional accreditation/recognition
This course is not accredited but students who have completed at least twelve months with a credit average or higher may transfer to the accredited Master of Engineering (Materials).
What you will study
You will be provided with study in both the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering, and the course builds on your previous experience and knowledge.
Topics cover areas such as physics, materials, mechanics, mathematics, project management and innovation, and a masters research project.
In addition, the Master of Engineering Science (Material) may include topics in: chemical reactivity, spectroscopy and data analysis, analysis of engineering systems, fluid mechanics, materials selection in design, applied spectroscopy and electrochemistry, biomaterials, corrosion, polymer science, fatigue and fracture analysis, solid mechanics, manufacturing processes and metal forming, and advanced mechanical design.
The excellent links that Flinders engineering staff have with industry partners on research and development projects mean that there are many work placement opportunities available.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:
- an engineering degree
- a science degree
- an Australian TAFE diploma or advanced diploma (AQF Level 5) qualification in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
- an equivalent overseas qualification.
In addition, you are expected to be able to demonstrate previous study or recognised prior learning in communication and planning skills, mathematics (equivalent to first year university mathematics), and science (equivalent to university undergraduate topics in chemistry and physics). Some basic knowledge of other relevant sciences and previous study in chemistry/materials is assumed.
Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:
- an engineering degree
- a science degree
- an Australian TAFE diploma or advanced diploma (AQF Level 5) qualification in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
- an equivalent overseas qualification.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate successful completion of higher education topics in mathematics (equivalent to first year university mathematics) and science (equivalent to university undergraduate topics in physics). Some basic knowledge of biology and human physiology is also assumed. However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
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