我们使用的所有材料都是由材料制成的，但是这些材料中只有极少数是自然产生的。其余所有部件都是经过微观工程设计的-最初是自然界的，但是越来越多地由材料工程师/科学家进行。材料科学是制造高性能材料（例如金属，陶瓷，聚合物和复合材料）的基础。该学位教给您理论和实践技能，使您在开发更轻，更绿色，更坚固的材料方面处于创新的最前沿。您的学习首先要在数学，化学和物理方面打下坚实的基础，然后再深入研究基本特性，材料结构，工程设计，材料应用和选择方面的课程。通过选修，实践和荣誉研究项目，您将在学位的后期阶段变得更加专业。选修
Materials engineers are involved in every aspect of technology, from designing new materials for use in electronic circuits, electric vehicles, water purification systems, medical implants, and green energy generation and storage, to developing sustainable processes and recyclable eco-friendly products. As we move forward in the 21st century, healthy living, sustainability, and environmental responsibility are becoming increasingly important considerations in materials development and application. The UNSW School of Materials Science and Engineering is perfectly positioned to lead the rapid drive towards the next generation of materials and sustainable processes that will improve our environment, health, standard of living, national security, and economic prosperity. We have recently redesigned our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in Materials Science and Engineering to create one of the most contemporary degrees of its kind in Australia, with a strong emphasis on societal impact. This revised program is available to students commencing their studies in 2024. The program begins by concentrating on fundamental science and engineering principles, providing you with a solid understanding of the relationship between the structure, properties, and performance of metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite, nano-structured, and bio- & nature-inspired materials. As you progress, you will explore how these materials can be transformed into eco-friendly products and useful devices through sustainable manufacturing processes. In the latter stages of your degree, the focus shifts towards the principles involved in designing, selecting, and processing materials for use in applications that positively impact society. Ultimately, the new degree program is designed to cultivate the necessary professional and socially aware mindset required for a successful career as a materials engineer. This degree program integrates a combination of state-of-the-art lectures, practical hands-on laboratory work, and research and design projects. Additionally, it incorporates components of professional communication, computing, data analytics, engineering management, materials life cycle assessment, and industry training.