The UNSW School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is recognised as one of the leading MSE Schools in Australia, offering a broad-ranging choice of degrees to excel your career in science and engineering.
How to structure your degree
Materials Science and Engineering (Honours) is offered as either a standalone degree or as a part of one of three double degrees:
- Materials Science and Engineering (Honours)/Commerce
- Materials Science and Engineering (Honours)/Engineering Science
- Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering/Master of Biomedical Engineering
Single Degree Structure
As a single degree, you'll take 30 courses (192UOC) over four years, if studying full-time. This includes the following components:
- core courses
- a Materials Science and Engineering Specialisation
- professional Electives
- general Education
- a final-year honours project
- 12 weeks of industrial training.
Double Degree Structure
As a double degree, you'll take 26 - 28 (168UOC) from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science, opens in a new window and Engineering simultaneously with courses from your chosen ‘other’ degree.
Choosing your courses
There are lots of compulsory courses in the Materials Science and Engineering program:
- Follow the degree structure outlined in the Online Handbook closely. Select your degree from the options below to view the relevant page in the UNSW Handbook.
- Browse for elective courses and General Education by Area of Interest or Subject Area.
- Use the Undergraduate Degree Templates, opens in a new window to help you map out your degree.
TIP: When using the Handbook or the Undergraduate Degree Templates, always select the year you commenced studying Science at UNSW. Follow these rules throughout your degree.
Enrolling in your flexible first-year
Our flexible Advanced Science degree allows you to declare or change your major in Stage two of study, so you can sample several different courses before making a decision. If you’re enrolling and still unsure of your major, follow these steps:
1. Look at the list of majors available in your degree;
2. Eliminate the majors you’re definitely not interested in;
3. Choose first-year courses common to the majors that interest you. That way, you’ll be keeping your options open.
