Program overview
UAC CODE
429600
Duration
5 years
Training
3 Industry placements
Career opportunities
The field of materials science and engineering plays a vital role in our lives, offering innovative new materials and processes for improving society in the 21st century.
Materials science and engineering is a multidisciplinary field that combines principles from physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, data analytics, and engineering. It is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that underpins technological advancements by providing the foundation for the development of new materials and technologies with improved performance, functionality, and sustainability. As a result, materials scientists and engineers are highly employable. Â
The quality technical foundation provides a wide range of opportunities and flexible career paths, including:
- Polymer scientist
- Metallurgist
- Process Engineer
- Project Manager
- Ceramic Engineer
- Nanorefinement of Mulitcrystalline Structures
- Environmental Process Management
- Renewable Energy
- Defence Forces or Aerospace Industry
- Automotive and Transport Industry
- Biomedical Engineer
- Sustainable Materials and Processes
- Construction Industry
- Government, Education
- Management, Marketing, Risk Management
Being a Co-op Scholar has been an enriching journey, offering three diverse work placements and a supportive tight-knit community who offer support in any situation. Through Co-op, I've gained valuable hands-on experience and academic support that has prepared me for life after graduation. Material Science and Engineering is a great degree for enhancing skills in designing, analysing, and manipulating materials at their molecular core. It is a multifaceted degree, with pathways to industry or product development, spanning the realms of polymers, ceramics and metals.
