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Field of Study

Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Master of Engineering Science
Overview Study details

The Master of Engineering Science (Materials and Manufacturing Engineering) combines professional engineering and leadership courses with advanced technical courses in composites, materials, manufacturing and mechanics.

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of new and sustainable materials and how they can be used in applications as diverse as aerospace, medical devices and novel functional applications. All students complete a research project or industry placement as part of this program.

Careers

Our graduates have the practical and advanced theoretical knowledge needed to step into roles that lead machinery development across the globe.

Mechanical engineers find employment in dynamic environments where machines are designed, developed, tested and manufactured.

Mechanical and materials engineers are employed by companies such as AlumniTech, TechExpo and Integra LifeSciences Corp.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing engineering

QS World University Rankings 2022

73 in the world for engineering and technology

QS World University Rankings 2022

Early-career salary

Design Engineering Manager

$70K–$184K

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Late-career salary

Design Engineering Manager

$103–$218K

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How you'll learn

In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.

Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Fieldwork

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Professional Engineering and the Business Environment: Global Practice
  • Engineering Innovation and Leadership
  • Management Communication
  • Engineering Project

See courses and program structure

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