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master

Degree

Master of Materials Science and Engineering (Coursework)

Course code: #40203

master

Degree

Master of Materials Science and Engineering (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $44,505 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    0100265

Highlights
Research

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Practical Experience

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Master of Materials Science and Engineering

The Master of Materials Science and Engineering offers students the opportunity to participate in both coursework and research

Using state-of-the-art infrastructure available at the world-renowned Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN) at The University of Newcastle

Students will undertake research related to the design and discovery of new materials, such as advanced materials, nanomaterials, functional materials, biomaterials, drug carriers, photovoltaics, soft materials and useful metal alloys.

Graduate with an understanding of how the processing of a material influences its structure, properties and performance, and learn to apply this knowledge to address challenging issues in a variety of fields, including: 

Education, vehicles, cosmetics, medicine, pharmacy, petroleum, steel, electronics, information technology, energy and environmental technologies, forensic engineering, and space science.

 

Practical experience

As part of project-based learning practice, students will have opportunities to engage with industry-sponsored projects at the GICAN centre, as a part of their 1-year research project. 

This prepares students for high pace industrial research.

All students will have an opportunity to do hands-on learning with various cutting-edge instruments currently used in industrial research.

Project-based learning:

students will have opportunities to engage with industry-sponsored projects at the GICAN centre, as a part of their 1-year research project. 

This prepares the students for high pace industrial research and gains insights into the industrial work environment.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$52,405

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,148
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,900
Tuition 1 person $44,505

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  IELTS 6.5

TOEFL IBT: 79-93 with a Writing score of 24-26, Speaking 20-22, Reading 19-23, and Listening 20-23

PTE: 58-64 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 176-184  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

  • Applicants with a Bachelor Degree (AQF level 7) in a related Science and/or Engineering discipline area will be assessed by the Faculty.
  • If admitted into the program, applicants completing the General Pathway may be eligible for up to 40 units of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) reducing the program to 120 units.
  • Applicants completing the Research Specialisation will not be eligible for the 40 units of RPL and must complete the 160 unit program.
  • Applicants with a Bachelor Honours Degree/Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8), Master Degree (AQF Level 9) in a related Science and/or Engineering discipline area will be assessed by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis.

      Exact RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) can only be determined on application.

Career opportunities

  • Medical Technologist
  • Petrochemical engineer
  • Metallurgist
  • Mining specialist
  • Pharmacist
  • Chemical engineer
  • Energy technologist
  • Data analyst

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