Materials Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering Materials Engineering |
| Offered As: | Major |
| URL: | https://engg.hku.hk/Portals/0/UG/syllabuses/Syllabus-EngSc-22-23-4Y.pdf [Pls see p.9] |
| *Open to students of other Faculties: | Yes (This major is available for the 2024-2025 intake or earlier.) |
| Selection process required: | No |
| Credits: | 96 |
| What is it about? | Materials Engineering is an emerging discipline focusing on the innovation and application of new materials in the high technology sector, like nanotechnology, in the medical, optical or aeronautical field, for the betterment of mankind. This major is jointly offered by the Departments of Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Students will get the chance to acquire top-notch knowledge in mechanics, nanotechnology, biomaterials, optical network technology, aeronautical engineering and medical devices. |
| Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute | BEng in Engineering Science programme |
| Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor | - Level 3 or above in HKDSE Mathematics or equivalent - Level 3 or above in HKDSE Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Combined Science or Integrated Science or equivalent PHYS1240 Physics by Inquiry - Pass the course PHYS1240 Physics by Inquiry for the students without Level 3 or above in HKDSE Physics or Combined Science with Physics component or equivalent |
| Career opportunities | Graduates with this major may work as Materials Engineers or Research Engineers. For further information, please check with the Faculty of Engineering and CEDARS (Careers & Placement). |
| Further information | https://www.dase.hku.hk/teaching-and-learning/current-students/bachelor-of-engineering-in-engineering-science |
| Contact | Prof. Y. Chen Email: yuechen@hku.hk |