Our School has strong research interests, ranging from materials production (including extraction from ores and refining) to the design, development, processing and recycling of materials for use in industries like aerospace, transportation, electronics, energy conversion and biomedical systems.

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. UNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

A Master of Science by Research in Materials Science and Engineering provides advanced research skills and specialized knowledge in the field. Career paths include:

1. Research Scientist/Engineer: Conducting original research in academia or private sector organizations.
2. Materials Engineer: Designing and developing materials for aerospace, automotive, electronics, or energy industries.
3. Product Development Engineer: Innovating and improving products using materials science knowledge.
4. Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer: Ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards.
5. Process Engineer: Optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
6. Materials Consultant: Providing expertise to companies or institutions on material selection and process optimization.
7. Academic Researcher/Professor: Conducting research and teaching in universities or colleges.
8. Entrepreneur/Startup Founder: Starting companies focused on innovative materials or technologies.

Overall, this degree offers diverse career opportunities in research, development, manufacturing, consulting, academia, and entrepreneurship, enabling graduates to contribute to technological advancements across various industries.

An appropriate four-year bachelor’s degree with honours from UNSW; or A tertiary qualification at a level considered equivalent by the Faculty Higher Degree Committee.

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.