Master of Materials Engineering (MMaterialsEng)
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Auckland
Equip yourself for employment in the rapidly growing Materials Engineering field with taught and research options, including specialisations in biomaterials, energy and environmental materials, and advanced materials processing.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced knowledge of materials engineering
Gain an in-depth understanding of the structure, properties, and performance of materials.
Apply research skills to solve material challenges
Design and execute research projects or portfolios, including industry-oriented solutions and those incorporating Māori and Indigenous perspectives.
About This Course
The Master of Materials Engineering offers a balance of taught courses and a core research component, with a focus on the design, synthesis, and deployment of new materials. The programme is designed to develop both technical and management skills and is aligned with industry developments. Students may focus on research projects or portfolios, including those that draw on mātauranga Māori and Indigenous knowledge, such as innovation in green energy materials or extracting valuable metals from waste. Specialisations include Biomaterials Engineering, Energy and Environmental Materials, and Advanced Materials Processing. Graduates are in demand across manufacturing, energy, and production industries.
Course Content
- Materials design, synthesis, and deployment
- Management skills in engineering
- Research project or research portfolio (emphasis on industry engagement and Indigenous knowledge)
- Specialisations: Biomaterials Engineering
- Specialisations: Energy and Environmental Materials
- Specialisations: Advanced Materials Processing
- Innovative materials for green energy
- Extraction of metals from industrial waste
Entry Requirements
Admission to this programme requires meeting the University's postgraduate enrolment requirements (see University Calendar for specific details).
Build towards these roles
Materials development engineerProcess engineerManufacturing engineerBiomedical engineerEnvironmental engineerEnergy materials engineer
Build skills in these industries
ManufacturingMaterials processing
