Programmes

Master of Science in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology

Programme	Master of Science in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 理學碩士(材料工程及納米科技)
Award Title	Master of Science in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 理學碩士(材料工程及納米科技)
Offering Academic Unit	Department of Physics
Mode of Study	Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time/combined mode)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

Programme Aims

This programme aims to provide an opportunity for the university graduates in physical science or engineering to obtain specialized knowledge in materials engineering and nanotechnology. It also provides an opportunity for applied scientists and engineers in industry to pursue in-depth studies in various aspects of materials engineering and nanotechnology.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. Have extensive knowledge of and possess analytical ability in the field of materials engineering and nanotechnology.

2. Have the ability to apply the knowledge of materials engineering and nanotechnology to generate creative ethical solutions in the working environment.

3. Capable of communicating effectively in materials related professions.

4. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

5. Identify, formulate, solve engineering problems and generate new ideas in materials engineering and nanotechnology.

6. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Programme Requirements

1. Programme Core Courses: (9 credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
AP5301	Instrumental Methods of Analysis and Laboratory	3
AP5302	Nanomaterials	3
AP5303	Structure and Deformation of Materials	3

2. Programme Electives: (21 credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
AP6118	Composite Materials - with An Introduction to Nanocomposites	3
AP6120	Microelectronic Materials and Processing	3
AP6121	Thin Film Technology and Nanocrystalline Coatings	3
AP6126	Functional Ceramics	3
AP6171	Electronic Packaging and Materials	3
AP6172	Simulation and Modelling in Multidisciplinary Sciences	3
AP6173	Biomedical Materials and Devices: From Engineering to Clinical Applications	3
AP6174	Topics in Polymer Science	3
AP6175	Advanced Technology in Biomedical Devices	3
AP6176	Energy Materials Design for the Current Century	3
AP6177	Smart and Functional Materials for Advanced Students	3
AP6178	Nanostructures and Nanotechnology	3
AP6179	Nanotechnology for Biological and Medical Applications	3
AP6180	Modern Scattering Methods in Materials Science	3
AP6181	Photonics in Nanomaterial Systems and Devices	3
AP6182	Polymer and composites-with an introduction to their nano-applications	3
AP6265	Emerging Semiconductor Devices in 21st Century	3
AP6280	Advanced Optics Laboratory	3
AP6303	Corrosion and Surface Engineering	3
AP6305	Failure Analysis and Case Studies	3
AP6306	Dissertation	6
AP6307	Building Materials	3
AP6309	Advanced Research	9
AP6714	Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering	3

3. Additional Notes:

Intermediate and other awards:

Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology (24 CUs)

深造文憑(材料工程及納米科技)

Postgraduate Certificate in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology (12 CUs)

深造證書(材料工程及納米科技)

For the Postgraduate Diploma award, students are required to complete the three required courses (9 CUs) and 15 CUs electives to make up the total of 24 CUs.

Entrance requirement: same as Master of Science in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology

For the Postgraduate Certificate award, students are required to complete the three required courses (9 CUs) and 3 CUs electives to make up the total of 12 CUs.

Entrance requirement: same as Master of Science in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology

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