Bachelor
of Engineering (Materials)
When designing or improving a product, one of the first things to consider
is the material itself. Materials engineers select materials, fabricate new
devices and make existing ones work better through improving the material
properties, reducing processing costs and increasing strength and
resilience.
Materials engineering includes aspects of applied physics, chemistry, and
chemical, mechanical, civil and materials engineering, as well as new
high-tech areas such as nanotechnology.
In addition to metallurgy and materials engineering related to the mineral and mining industries, there are a range of industries requiring engineers with exposure to a range of materials and materials engineering concepts - from materials processing (including metals and minerals) through various manufacturing, biomedical and processing industries. Advanced materials such as ceramics, composites and biomaterials are also becoming increasingly used.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Materials) will find work locally and internationally in the minerals, mining, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and processing industries. Many high technology products make extensive use of advanced materials and materials engineering plays an important role in ensuring products are environmentally sustainable as well as economically competitive.