Mechanical Engineering University of Melbourne

Overview

Overview

During the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Melbourne you will develop advanced mechanical engineering skills, guided by experts in fluid mechanics, turbulence and biomechanics.

In your first year (or equivalent) you’ll complete foundation engineering subjects – tailored to students from a non-engineering background. If you’ve completed the Mechanical Systems major in your bachelor’s degree, plus the required maths and science subjects, you’ll receive credit for these foundation engineering subjects and start in second year.

In the second and third year of the program (or equivalent), you’ll focus on your chosen engineering discipline. As a mechanical engineering student, your focus will be on turning energy into power and motion, and designing, constructing and operating devices and systems. You will focus on fluid mechanics, turbulence and biomechanics. You’ll undertake an industry, design or research project and gain the skills and knowledge to practice as a professional engineer.

Specialisations

As a Master of Mechanical Engineering student, you can pursue your career goals and interests through one of four specialisations, or you can choose not to specialise if you’d prefer.

• Aerospace: Develop advanced skills in fluid mechanics, propulsion, aeroelasticity and aerospace control, and take part in cutting edge research in world-class facilities like the Walter Bassett Aerodynamics laboratory.
• Business: Study tailored business subjects developed in partnership with the Melbourne Business School, covering how economics, marketing and finance relate to engineering.
• Manufacturing: Study the design and manufacture of machine elements, including concurrent design of systems and productions, computer-based manufacturing, automation and IT, and materials selection.

• Materials: Gain expertise in advanced material processing, metals for additive manufacturing, material modelling and characterisation, and how to make high performance materials.

Career

As a mechanical engineer, you could work in a range of fields such as 

• infrastructure and construction
• aerostructures
• biotechnology
• manufacturing
• mining and resources