Overview

This Master of Materials Science and Engineering programme from University of Newcastle will develop and train the next generation of material scientists and engineers.

This is available at the world-renowned Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN). You will undertake research related to the design and discovery of new materials, such as:

Advanced materials

Nanomaterials

Functional materials

Drug carriers

Photovoltaics

Soft materials

Useful metal alloys.

Career opportunities

Materials science and engineering expertise is in high demand across a range of industries and job roles including:

Defence

Medical technology

Environmental services

Catalysis

Petrochemical

Adsorption and separation

Metallurgist

Mining and minerals

Pharmaceuticals

Chemical engineering

Clean fuels

Energy technology (solar cells, batteries, super-capacitors and fuel cells)

Data analyst (financial and information).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials Characterisation Techniques

Industry Seminar

Multifunctional Advanced Nanomaterials

Applications of Nanomaterials: Energy and Environmental

Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

More details

International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 137 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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85

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100265

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 programme, applicants completing the General Pathway may be eligible for up to 40 units of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) reducing the programme to 120 units.

Applicants completing the Research Specialisation will not be eligible for the 40 units of RPL and must complete the 160 unit programme.

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 can only be determined on application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48125 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

34905 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units)

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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Funding

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