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Industry Partnerships andScholarship OpportunitiesOur School has an extensive networkof contacts with international and localindustry and attracts substantial fundsfor research and scholarships, bothundergraduate and postgraduate. Industryfunded Scholarships and Awards areavailable for the Bachelorn of Engineering(Materials Science and Engineering)degree and our combined degree.Strong industry partnerships inundergraduate programs underline thekeen demand for well-trained materialsscientists in the marketplace.Our industry sponsors include OneSteel,Weir Minerals, Cochlear, Hitachi ChemicalCompany, Gujarat Coal, CSIRO, ANSTO,BHP Billiton, Parex Davco, Sandvik Tech,Boral, Rio Tinto, Anglo Coal, BridgesBroking and Bureau Veritas.To view the current list of sponsors, pleasevisit our website.The School offers four types ofscholarships:Co-op Scholarships valued at $16500pa for up to 5 years (these are providedby industry sponsors and include atotal of 16 months industrial experienceduring the course).Industry Partnership Awards valuedat $3000 pa for up to 4 years (theseare provided by industry sponsors, andinclude the opportunity for professionalexperience).Privately endowed scholarshipsvalued at $2000 - $2500 pa for up to4 years.School Awards valued at $1500 - $2000pa for up to 4 years.For a full list of scholarships andapplication forms, visitwww.scholarships.unsw.edu.auCareers in MaterialsScienceOur internationally recogniseddegrees create local and internationalopportunities for graduates. Thebreadth and quality of skills developedby our students mean our graduatesare sought after by a wide rangeof employers in the scienceand engineering sectors, as well asbusiness and finance. The stronglinks between materials science andproducts in the marketplace meanthat more employment opportunitiesare to be found in this area than inother areas of science. Applicationsfor new materials and modificationsto existing materials will keepthe demand for trained materialsscientists growing. Materials scientistsand engineers work in areas ofresearch and development, qualitycontrol, technical support, processimprovement, technical sales andmarketing.Employers of our recent graduatesinclude OneSteel, BHP Billiton,Cochlear, Alcoa Alumnium, BlueScopeSteel, Weir Minerals, Sandvik, CSIRO,Bosch, Ove Arup, Shinagawa,ThalesAustralia, A.T.Kearney, Evans andPeck, Hyder Consulting, PeabodyEnergy and Brickworks.

Postgraduate Degrees inMaterials Science and EngineeringWe offer five higher degrees, which may be taken full-time or part-time, internally or externally.Postgraduate Degrees Program Code Duration Full-time DescriptionDoctor of Philosophy 1045 3 - 4 years 100% researchMaster of Science 2055 1.5 -2 years 100% researchMaster of Engineering 2175 1.5 -2 years 100% researchMaster of Philosophy 2475 1 - 1.5 years 67% research and 33% courseworkMaster of Science and Technology 8715 1 year 25% research and 75% courseworkPostgraduate ResearchResearch and TeachingOur School’s principal educational areasinvolve the broad areas of ceramics,metals, composites, and nanotechnology.We have one of the largest and mostactive programs in postgraduate researchat the University of New South Wales. TheSchool’s staff leads UNSW in both grantsuccess and publication rates. Nearly all ofthe work is funded through research grantsfrom Government agencies and industry.The main research themes of our Schoolare in the following areas:Areas of Strength:– Process Metallurgy andParticulate Modelling– Advanced Functional andStructural Materials– Physical Metallurgy– Materials for EnergyConversion and StorageEmerging Areas:– Energy Materials– Biomedical Materials– Utilisation of Waste Materials– Nuclear MaterialsOur School’s permanent academic staffcurrently consists of 9 Professors, 4Associate Professors, 2 Senior Lecturersand 2 Lecturers.Applicants are encouraged to contactpotential supervisors directly in order todiscuss the nature of the research projectand funding issues. Contact informationand more information about specificongoing research projects can be foundon the School’s website.Career OpportunitiesOur internationally recognised degreecreates local and internationalopportunities for graduates. Materialsscientists and engineers work inareas of:– research and development– quality control– technical support– process improvement– technical sales– marketing– Recent graduate employers include:OneSteel, BHP Billiton, Cochlear,Alcoa Alumnium, BlueScope Steel,Weir Minerals, Sandvik, CSIRO,Bosch, Ove Arup, Shinagawa, ThalesAustralia, A.T.Kearney, Evans andPeck, Hyder Consulting, PeabodyEnergy, Brickworks.

A Student’s perspectiveSaul GriffithBE (Materials Science and Engineering)I always liked making things, from artto woodwork to strange toys, and I feltMaterials Science was a good place togo to learn about making stuff. I alsorealised that Science would provide methe opportunity to innovate. I was alsooffered a Co-op scholarship, and had theopportunity to study overseas for partof my degree. I felt the Materials Sciencedegree was an excellent choice …Materials Science gives you insight intothe problems in many areas ofEngineering and Science, from biologyto semiconductor physics. It is allabout structure and function and theirinter-relationship.$30,000 Lemelson-MITStudent Prize for Innovation and foundedLow Cost Eyeglasses. His inventionproduces prescription glasses within 10minutes.)David TrinhBE (Materials Science and Engineering)The structured way of problem solvingis, I would say, the aspect of the degreewhich has helped me the most in theyears since I left the School… highlightsof studying at the School must bethe camaraderie amongst the students,academics and research staff and thisis only possible through the small sizeof the school… my exchange placementin Sweden was also another highlight,which allowed me to explore theworld outside Australia and to observeengineering in other cultures. (FormerCo-op Scholarship holder, Davidcompleted a PhD at Linköping Universitetin Sweden working on a project withSandvik Tooling.)University ContactsSchool of Materials Scienceand EngineeringFaculty of ScienceThe University of New South WalesUNSW Sydney NSW 2052AustraliaT: +61 2 9385 5446F: +61 2 9385 6565E: asmith@materials.unsw.edu.auwww.materials.unsw.edu.auGeneral enquiriesT: +61 2 9385 7788F: +61 2 9385 4051E: science@unsw.edu.auwww.science.unsw.edu.auInternational admissionsT: +61 2 9385 6996F: +61 2 9385 9907E: internationaloffice@unsw.edu.auwww.international.unsw.edu.au©2013 Faculty of Science at the University of NewSouth Wales. Information in this Guide is correct as atDecember 2012.The University and the Faculty of Science reserve theright to change any degree, admission requirementsor other information herein without prior notice. Werecommend that you check our websites for the mostcurrent information before making final selections orenrolling in any courses.The information contained in this publication applies toAustralian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents andNew Zealand Citizens only. All International Studentsshould contact the UNSW International Officer for furtherinformation at international.unsw.edu.auCRICOS Provider Number: 00098G (UNSW)Photo credits:National High Magnetic Field Laboratory,Florida State University (USA) for the cover imageand iStockphoto.This publication was printed on Titan Plus Satin stock,produced in an ISO 14001 accredited facility ensuresall processes involved in production are of the highestenvironmental standards. FSC Mixed Sources CoCcertification ensures fibre is sourced from certified andwell managed forests.