Master of Materials Science and Engineering

University of Newcastle

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$30209

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Graduate with the knowledge, skills, and industry connections needed to address key challenges in fields like education, vehicles, cosmetics, medicine, pharmacy, petroleum, steel, electronics, information technology, energy and environmental technologies, forensic engineering, and space science. What you will study Take advantage of state-of-the-art infrastructure at the University’s Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN) to focus on the design and discovery of new materials such as advanced nanomaterials, functional materials, biomaterials, drug carriers, photovoltaics, electrode materials for batteries and supercapacitors, electro catalytic materials, photocatalytic materials, soft materials and useful metal alloys. The unique program involves a broad range of disciplines such as chemistry, solid-state physics, ceramics, metallurgy, polymer science, engineering, computing, biology, pharmacy, energy and environmental technologies. Career opportunities Materials science and engineering expertise is in high demand across a range of industries including defense, medical technology, environmental services, catalysis, petrochemical, adsorption and separation, metallurgist, mining and minerals, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, clean fuels, energy technology (solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells) and data analyst (financial and information).

For international students

Applicants with a bachelors 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 Specialization will not be eligible for the 40 units of RPL and must complete the 160-unit program. Applicants with a Bachelor Honors Degree/Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8), masters 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 can only be determined on application. TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$45,840.00 (US$ 30,209) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Callaghan Campus, University Drive, CALLAGHAN, New South Wales, 2308, NEWCASTLE, Australia

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The University of Newcastle is a leading institution with a reputation for high-quality teaching and learning as well as exciting, contemporary academic programmes. Students are taught by academics who are leaders in their field and graduate ready to make an impact across the globe.
The university is a research-intensive university ranked amongst the top ten universities in Australia and ranked 214th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019). It excels in subject areas such as mineral and mining engineering, nursing, architecture, education, and many more, offering a total of ten wide ranging subjects inside the world’s top 200 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019). It is also considered the eighth best university in Australia with 95 per cent of its research “at or well above world standard”, according to the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia report.
The university continues to place an increased focus on enhancing its presence and performance on the global stage. It is striving to create global leaders in the spheres of equity, education and research. As a result, the university welcomes international students from around the world with open arms and aims to equip them with the skills necessary to make a real impact anywhere around the globe.
Modern, city-based campuses allow students to study at various desirable locations across Australia. Whilst the main campus is in Newcastle, there are facilities on the Central Coast, Sydney and more, including a global hub in Singapore and various regional locations in Australia.
The university provides a well-regarded education with a focus on creativity and imagination, based in a welcoming and multicultural country known for its warm climate and beautiful scenery. This combination makes it a popular destination with international students as the university continues to successfully adapt to the demands required of a modern global institution.

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