BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Features: HKIE Accredited / Industrial and Research Internships / Overseas Double-degrees / Knowledge Transfer / World-leading Research)
1210 (JS1210)
Local Places:
24 (For First-Year Entry; Tentative)*
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
PhD University of Toronto, Canada
+852 3442 4618
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
The comfort and convenience of modern life are intimately associated with the discovery, manipulation, and selection of natural and synthetic materials. Advancements in materials science and engineering (MSE) have led to a better understanding and manipulation of materials, which is a prerequisite for future technological processes.
Our MSE program aims to nurture students to become material experts and contribute to the fast-growing high-tech industry. Besides a broad selection of expertise in construction materials, bio-materials, and energy materials, our program also offers training for students on Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted material development. There are also various opportunities where the students can gain hands-on experience through research and industrial internship schemes and strengthen their portfolios during their studies.
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JUPAS Entrance Requirements
| JS1210 BEng Materials Science and Engineering (Features: HKIE Accredited / Industrial and Research Internships / Overseas Double-degrees / Knowledge Transfer / World-leading Research) | |
| HKDSE Subject | Minimum Level Required |
| English Language | Level 3 |
| Chinese Language | Level 3 |
| Mathematics | Level 2 |
| Citizenship and Social Development | Attained |
| Elective 1 | Level 3 in one elective subject from: - Chemistry - Design and Applied Technology - Physics |
| Elective 2 | Level 3 |
Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.
Direct/ Non-JUPAS Applicants Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements. Applicants are also expected to have a science or engineering background.
| Gateway Education | GE English/EAP (6 credit units) *
*Students scoring below Level 4 in HKDSE English Language or Grade D in HKALE AS-level Use of English or students who do not possess an equivalent qualification are required to complete two 3-credit unit courses, prior to taking the GE English courses. Students who demonstrate that they have achieved a grade B or above in their overall course results for ELA0200A will achieve 3 credits and also be considered to have satisfied the pre-requisite for entry to the GE English courses without needing to take ELA0200B. |
College Specified GE Courses (9 credit units)
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Any GE Courses (3 credit units)
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| College Required Courses | College Required Science Courses (6 credit units) Choose two from the following science courses:
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| Department Required Courses | Department Required Courses (6 credit units)
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As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering was established to develop internationally competitive and cutting-edge research and provide a professional curriculum that equips graduates to contribute to various materials related sectors in Hong Kong, for the fast-growing high-tech industries.
The Department serves as a collaboration platform for developing cross-disciplinary academic programmes and interdisciplinary research projects with other academic units in the University. Further, it aspires to become a world-leading department in research and professional education with a focus on the following four target areas:
- Biomaterials
- Computational materials science
- Functional materials
- Structural materials
The Department also serves as an international platform to encourage collaboration among the leading institutes in the world and to enhance our global research reputation.
BEng Materials Science and Engineering
In the Materials Science and Engineering major, students acquire knowledge that can be used to solve materials problems in engineering processes. Graduates of this major can seek jobs in engineering companies and join the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as graduate members. They can become professional engineers after receiving the relevant on-the-job training and completing the professional assessment.
材料是技術發展的基礎，隨着各國對核心技術的重點發展，在本地以至國外對材料科學的人才需求將會大增。本課程旨在培育材料科學及工程的專業人才，以配合社會未來在基礎科技的發展。課程包括材料原理、表徵、設計、製造、以及應用等多方面專業範疇，並涵蓋金屬、半導體、生物、建築、能源、納米等重要材料。本課程着重經驗培訓及理論實踐，特設有與公司及科研機構合作的項目。提升學生將來就業機會。相關學歷不但符合香港工程師學會會員的申請資格，修業後亦可申請全額獎學金資助在本地或海外知名學府攻讀相關的碩士或博士課程。
The Materials Science and Engineering major aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to meet local and regional needs in the industrial, commercial, government and education sectors.
In particular, graduates of this major understand the production, fabrication and service performance of engineering materials, including conventional bulk materials, advanced thin film and nanostructured materials. Working with other engineering specialists, our graduates contribute to the design, manufacture, maintenance, safety enhancement and testing of engineering components, devices, structures and processing plants.
Materials Science and Engineering is an exciting and fascinating subject. Many of the novel materials invented over the past few decades significantly influence the way we live.
Materials Science and Engineering has permeated all industrial sectors. Graduates may choose to work in many different areas such as the electronics, toy, plastic, metal, ceramic and construction industries, or in testing laboratories. Graduates may also be employed as quality control engineers, production engineers, testing engineers or technical sales engineers for equipment, machinery and materials.
A materials science and engineering education predisposes students to a life enriched by the ability to understand technical information and analyse problems using scientific reasoning. In the past, materials science and engineering graduates have pursued successful careers in other diverse fields such as finance, business and education.
The College of Engineering and the Department offer work placement opportunities through different internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments in firms in Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta region, and overseas. Through such placements, students will:
Gain solid experience in a real-world work environment; develop problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills; learn the right attitudes towards work and professionalism; and broaden their experience and enhance their employability.
For details, please visit the College’s Co-operative Education website.
To help students broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures, the Department, College, and University offer over 110 credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner universities around the world, including Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and others in the Asia-Pacific region.
For details, please visit the University’s outbound exchange programme website.
The Materials Science and Engineering major is the first and currently the only Materials Science and Engineering degree accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering major are all-round materials engineers who can participate in design, manufacturing and quality assurance teams in high-tech industries.
On a selective basis
- When necessary
- Group interview
- English
On a selective basis
- Early/Mid-June 2025
- Group interview
- English
