Master of Materials Engineering
Lead industry’s material progress
Investment in the advanced materials market is expanding the world over—in the space industry, medical technologies, defence, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications and more. Experts with the advanced capabilities to lead discoveries in materials engineering are in high demand.
What will you do?
Our Master of Materials Engineering will equip you with high-level knowledge—and practical research skills—in emerging materials engineering disciplines.
The industry-driven content is delivered over two years full-time, through a flexible blend of online and intensive face-to-face learning; and if you’re currently employed full-time and looking to upskill, you can make the study fit you by taking courses individually or combined as a graduate diploma or certificate.
You will:
- work in the University’s state-of-the-art engineering research labs
- have access to cutting-edge on-campus research and development facilities
- be mentored by world-class materials engineering researchers—including from the University of Adelaide Centre for Materials in Energy and Catalysis, and the ARC Research Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation.
You’ll also be able to take specialist courses in your chosen major: Energy; Quantum; or Optical. And you’ll apply and expand your learning through a major research project supervised by leading Adelaide engineers and scientists.
Where could it take you?
You could enable smaller, more energy dense batteries. You might allow creation of a high-agility suit for more productive spacewalks. Perhaps your innovation will lead to the conversion of sunlight into transportable fuels to power our cars and society. You may even wish to continue your studies in a materials engineering PhD.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM215 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent in the field of Science, Engineering, Technology or related backgrounds with a minimum GPA of 4.5. |
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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students International students 4 100.0% All students 4 100.0%
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $43,500
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Career Readiness
- quantum materials that can be used in light emitting diodes (LED) and high energy diodes production
- advanced materials for energy generation and storage (e.g. Li-ion battery, solar-cell, fuel cell, hydrogen production)
- new catalysts for process intensification (e.g. ammonia production, carbon dioxide reduction, hydrogen generation)
- semiconductors and microelectronics (e.g. production of computer memory and central processing units, flat screen televisions)
- optical materials for healthcare and medicine (diagnostics and phototherapies)
- management consulting (e.g. materials engineering business and financial consulting)
- launch entrepreneurial endeavours in materials engineering.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Advanced Materials Engineer; Optics Materials Engineer; Composites Engineer; Quantum Materials Engineer; Energy Engineer; Semiconductor Processing Engineer; Material Scientist; Materials Engineer
Degree Structure
- 21 units of elective courses and a project to the value of 12 units (students have the option to select either a Research Project or Industry-based Project); or
- 15 units of elective courses and a research project to the value of 18 units (Extended Research Pathway).
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses Students must complete all of the following: |
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| Electives Standard Research or Industry Project Pathway Students must choose 7 courses (21 units) from the following: OR Extended Research Project Pathway Students must choose 5 courses (15 units) from the following: |
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| Research Pathway Students must complete all of the following: |
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| Industry Pathway Students must complete all of the following: |
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| Extended Research Pathway Students must complete all of the following: |
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Last updated: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023
