Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Auckland

Overview

The Chemical and Materials Engineering programme at the University of Auckland is designed to enhance your ability to perform rigorous intellectual analysis and solve complex problems through dedicated research. This qualification provides students with the opportunity to innovate and push the frontiers of knowledge within a stimulating academic environment. By engaging with a mix of theory and practical analysis, you will develop the independence and confidence required to conduct fundamental or applied research at an advanced level.

Why Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland?

Students at this institution gain exclusive access to advanced research facilities and establish vital contacts with world-class experts in the field. The university provides a supportive environment that encourages students to improve existing technologies and innovate new solutions. This specialisation sets graduates apart by providing in-depth expertise that is highly valued in both industrial settings and further academic pursuits.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: NZD 55484 per year
• National fee: NZD 12013 per year

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Syllabus

The programme structure is typically determined by prior study, offering either a 120-point or 180-point pathway. Both routes centre on a substantial 120-point research thesis. For those on the 180-point track, additional taught courses are required to build foundational knowledge. Modules may include:

• Chemical and Materials Engineering
• Mathematical Modelling
• Materials Science
• Electrical Engineering Theory
• Mechanics
• Programming
• Engineering Design
• Research Thesis

Careers with Chemical and Materials Engineering

Earning a masters degree in this field confirms your capacity to investigate critical issues with research expertise and exercise sound professional judgement. These qualities are extremely marketable, widening career options and general employability. Graduates are prepared for high-level opportunities where they can apply their ability to work with initiative and draw evidence-based conclusions. The skills gained are applicable immediately upon graduation and remain relevant throughout a professional career in engineering and technology sectors.