2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

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Did you know?
The University of Melbourne is
ranked No. 28 in the world for
technology. Q
Q Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2008
The Bionic Ear was developed
at the Melbourne School of
Engineering and has gone on to
change the world for many people
with hearing difficulties. The School
is now working on the bionic eye to
restore people’s sight.
We have redesigned our courses
to ensure more hands on and
problem-based learning. In your
first year you will be designing
bridges, catapults and robots in
order to help you to think like an
engineer.
Engineering via the Melbourne
Model (and Bachelor of
Engineering for first semester
2010 only)
Duration
5 years (Bachelor degree – Engineering
sequences in Bachelor of Commerce,
Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of
Science or Bachelor of Environments – plus
a two-year Master of Engineering).
Or four years for students commencing the
Bachelor of Engineering in first semester
only, 2010.
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About Studies in Engineering
Our engineering programs create engineers
with the combination of skills sought most by
industry and who are best placed to
contribute to the community in finding
solutions to the challenges of our age. For
Technology, the University of Melbourne is
ranked No. 28 in the world and is one of the
best Australian universities in this category
(Times Higher Education Supplement,
2008).
Graduate twice in five years with Bachelor’s
and Masters degrees. Then enter the
workforce with professionally recognised
qualifications and the ideal combination of
technical and theoretical skills.
You have the choice of completing
an engineering major in a three-year
undergraduate degree in:
>>Science
>>Environments
>>Biomedicine.
Or a sequence of engineering subjects in
>>Commerce.
These degrees will be followed by
a two-year Master of Engineering.
Students commencing in first semester,
2010, can also choose to undertake a
four-year Bachelor of Engineering. From
second semester, 2010, engineering
students will undertake a five-year
engineering program as part of the
Melbourne Model.
Engineering programs at Melbourne
provide you with access to outstanding
facilities including: new learning spaces that
house the latest in technological advances
developed for problem-based learning;
24‐hour access to computer laboratories;
the University’s first Student Centre and
the Engineering Learning Centre. Some
first-year classes are taught in the new
Engineering Design Studios and students
have after-hours access to these studios.
In addition to first-class academic programs
engineering students have the opportunity to
complement their studies with club activities,
after-hours projects and work placements
as part of their course or to expand their
potential career opportunities, including:
>>Exchange programs with high profile
institutions in the United States, United
Kingdom, France and many other countries
>>Engineering field trips – take your learning
outside of the lecture theatre
>>Student clubs and societies, such as
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) which
helps local and international communities
through the creation of appropriate
engineering projects
>>‘Endeavour’, an annual event which
showcases final year electrical, software
and mechatronics projects. It is held
by the Department of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and is attended by
industry and school groups
>>MUR Motorsports, a team activity to
design, build and race a Formula SAE car.
More information is available at:
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/future/
Scholarships
The Melbourne School of Engineering
rewards its top students and offers a wide
range of scholarships and prizes based on
excellence and merit, such as:
>>The Bilfinger Berger Services Scholarship
for Tomorrow’s Engineering Leaders
>>ExxonMobil Awards for Excellence
>>Alcoa Future Leaders of Industry
Engineering Scholarship.
The top undergraduate students are
recognised each year on the ExxonMobil
Dean’s Honours List.
More information is available at:
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/
Careers
Engineering graduates have a unique
skill set comprising business, technical,
analytical and interpersonal competencies.
These skills are transferable, and make
graduates ideal candidates for careers
in engineering, business, government,
research and management.
You will enter the workforce with the
ability to lead projects and teams, and the
creativity to look at problems in ways that
provide innovative solutions. Our graduates
are recognised for their professionalism,
understanding of global issues and strong
communication skills.
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au