Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc (Advanced) in Materials Science in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,760
(c. USD35,567.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science (Advanced) in Materials Science is a two-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program designed to provide expertise in materials chemistry.
This interdisciplinary field focuses on investigating the core characteristics of materials, with wide-ranging uses in technology, medicine, engineering, and environmental studies.
As a student at Australia's premier university, you'll develop both foundational understanding and specialized skills to tackle major obstacles in novel material development, including nanomaterials. These competencies can be directed toward solving pressing worldwide issues like creating sustainable energy materials, advanced battery storage, energy conservation solutions, biomedical applications, and eco-friendly alternatives such as biodegradable polymers.
Career Prospects
Leveraging cutting-edge knowledge from materials science experts across chemistry, physics, and engineering departments, this advanced degree delivers sought-after methodologies and competencies. It equips graduates for rewarding careers in industrial, governmental, or academic sectors, particularly in sustainable energy systems, polymer science, biomedical materials, advanced manufacturing, and chemical processing technologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent
- with a grade point average of at least 5.5/7.0
- with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline with minimum grade point average of 5.5/7.0 in these subjects.
- with the equivalent of an ANU minor in Chemistry and a minimum of 2 courses of undergraduate Maths and a minimum of 2 courses of undergraduate Physics
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18).
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band.
PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.
Tuition
AUD
50,760