School of Materials Science and EngineeringNanyang Technological University

Block N4.1 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Tel: (65) 6790 4142 Fax: (65) 6790 9081Email: wwwmse@ntu.edu.sg www.ntu.edu.sg/mse

Reg no. 20060 4393R

SCHOOL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) A School of the College of Engineering

MSE- MAKING MATERIALS MATTER

Connecting A Purpose for EverythingAt The School of Materials Science and

Engineering (MSE), we know the importance

of connectivity, both in terms of how well

materials are utilized in engineering and

how well your talents and skills are applied

in the industry and world at large.

Seize the opportunity to kick start your tertiary education with the exciting undergraduate programme from the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). With more than 1000 undergraduates and over 200 research students, MSE is a leading materials research institution.

We firmly believe that a degree in Materials Engineering will be infinitely more than just a notch in your education path. It will enrich you beyond the boundaries of specialized knowledge, nurturing skills that accelerate the learning curve in your career.

Come and experience a fulfilling and enriching undergraduate programme with us!

A Purpose for EverythingEverything we use is made from materials. From a simple

bed to a luxurious car - things that make modern living so

much easier, are all composed of materials with specific

functions. In the past, cavemen experimented with different

tools and through trial and error, they discovered which

ones work best for hunting, starting fires or as clothing.

We’ve come a long way since then and today we select

materials for tools and applications based on a scientific

understanding of the nature of materials and how things

are put together. Materials Engineers are the maestros

of this selection and application process and their role

is to study materials from a unified point of view – the

structure, properties, and ultimately what we can do with

it. With the multitude of new products being created and

improved upon today, the world certainly needs more

Material Engineers.

MSE at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a

leading materials research institution that offers exciting

and rewarding undergraduate programmes. We’ll arm

you with all the knowledge and experience needed to get

ahead in this field, enrich you with specialized skills and

accelerate the learning curve in your career. Your time at MSE

will be a rewarding one, where lasting bonds are formed and

valuable ideas exchanged. As a leader in Materials Science and

Engineering education, MSE has strong ties with top universities,

institutions and organizations. Through work placement, students

at MSE will get to practise their skills in the workplace and gain

the confidence needed to transit into some of the most sought

after jobs in the industry.

Inspiring Course Outline An all-round education, in-depth study

and a wide range of specializations

makes a degree from MSE a unique and

useful tool for professional excellence.

Course Outline In the first year of your degree programme, you will focus on building a strong foundation in the basic sciences. In your second and third year, you’ll learn about the fascinating world of materials and develop a deeper understanding of their basic components, properties and characterization techniques.

In your th i rd year, you ’ l l ge t the chance to app ly your knowledge and sk i l l s wi th in the indus t r y as you undergo an enr ich ing indus t r ia l a t tachmen t p rogramme wi th our es teemed par tner ins t i t u tes and corpora t ions .

You wi l l a lso have the choice of doing an industr ia l at tachment overseas in China, France or India through the Global Immersion Programme (GIP), or spend one semester s tudying in univers i t ies in USA or Europe through GIP or the In ternat ional Student Exchange Programme ( INSTEP).

By year four, most students usually know which materials specialization they are most passionate about. This is when you can choose from a wide range of Technical Elective modules that will enable you to complete your degree programme. You will also be required to fulfill 30 percent criterion in the General Education Requirements (GER) module, where you can choose courses like foreign languages, critical thinking modules, or classes in the arts and literature. The GER modules work in tandem with the materials science modules to prepare you to embark on your career as an all-round skilled professional.

Exploring Hands-on Learning As a budding materials engineer, you need to

start innovating today. At MSE, we give you

the opportunity to test your limits and break

new ground through an exciting process of

experimentation and hands-on learning.

Hands-on LearningWhat better way to integrate what you’ve learned than through research

and developing future applications with your own two hands? For your

Final Year Project, you’ll be given the chance to test your mettle and

engage in the forefront of scientific research in the following areas:

• Biomaterials and Biomedical Devices

• Defence Materials

• Computational Materials Science

• Nanoelectronics, Nanomaterials and Multiferroics

• Materials for Sustainable Energy and Charge Storage

• Printed Electronics

Leading Confidence In All You DoBeing a leader takes more than just

information and know-how. It requires

creativity, communication, networking and

developing confidence in your work and

personality. Here at MSE, we aim to give

our graduates that extra edge.

Confidence in All You DoIn today’s competitive workplace, it is vital to establish a supportive

network of friends and business partners. It is also crucial to get your

point across succinctly and well. Communication and leadership

skills are essential to making it in the real world. At MSE, we equip

you with the ability, confidence and courage needed to vocalize and

express your ideas as well as present them to your audience and

future employers.

Nuturing Your Home Away From HomeA welcoming, safe and friendly community

makes learning so much more fun. Here at

MSE, everyone is taken care of and help is

always available when you need it.

Admission RequirementsTo obtain full details on general entry requirements, please visit the NTU Office of Admissions and Financial Aid website athttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg

G.C.E. Advanced LevelA pass in H2 Level (a) Mathematics, and (b) Physics/Chemistry/Biology. A pass in Physics at least at H1 Level or at G.C.E. Ordinary Level is required where Chemistry or Biology is offered as the advanced level pass subject in (b).

Polytechnic DiplomaPolytechnic graduates with relevant diplomas in engineering will be considered for direct entry into the second year. A list of the relevant diplomas is available from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. NTU also admits students with foreign qualifications equivalent to the Singapore-Cambridge Advanced Level.

International & Other QualificationsInternational students must have completed at least 12 years of general education or will be taking Year 12 national examinations in the year of application in order to be considered for admission. In addition to fulfilling the minimum entry requirements, applicants must also satisfy the minimum subject requirements.

Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry / Biology at Senior High School Level / IB Higher Level and Physics at Junior High School Level+

* Pass in Junior High School Physics is only applicable to applicants who have not read Senior High School Physics or IB Higher Level Physics.

ExemptionsG.C.E. Advanced LevelStudents who have obtained at least 3 As in the H2 Level subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology) at the ‘A’ Level exam and at least a B4 in the General Paper will be eligible for the exemption of the following courses: Mathematics I, Materials Chemistry I or Physics.

Polytechnic DiplomaPolytechnic graduates may be exempted from courses for which they have obtained good grades during their diploma studies.

Your Home Away from HomeMore than just a place of learning, we feel that a school should be a

place where you feel safe, comfortable, nurtured and encouraged to

be the best you can be. Here at MSE, we are a close-knit community

that thrives on camaraderie, openness and warmth. Interaction between

faculty and students are informal and relaxed. Students also have

access to dedicated counselors who can help them with personal and

academic issues. Students who need financial help can earn additional

income with the school’s Work-Study Scheme (WSS) where they are

compensated for providing services ranging from administrative tasks to

technical assistance in the School.

Technical ElectivesMICROELECTRONICS•MS4600MicroelectronicsPackaging•MS4601PrinciplesofSemiconductorDevices•MS4602MaterialsandProcessesfor ElectronicDisplays•MS4603MicroelectronicsProcessIntegration•MS4604PhotonicMaterialsandDevices

BIOMATERIALSANDBIOMEDICALDEVICES•MS4610AdvancedBiomaterials•MS4611ImplantedBiomedicalDevices•MS4612DrugDeliveryandTissueEngineering

POLYMERSANDCOMPOSITES•MS4620PolymerTechnology•MS4621PolymerScience•MS4622CompositeMaterials

ENERGYANDENVIRONMENTALMATERIALS•MS4630PhotovoltaicDevicesandEnergyStorage

MATERIALS ANALYSIS•MS4640AdvancedAnalysisofMaterials•MS4641IntroductiontoMaterialsSimulation

NANOTECHNOLOGY•MS4650FunctionalNanostructuredMaterials•MS4651ThinFilmTechnology •MS4699SpecialTopics*

* A course on a useful topic will be offered on an ad hoc basis when the School has visiting staff with unique expertise in special area.

Growing Course CurriculumJust as the field of Materials Science and

Engineering expands, we want to see our

students grow in every way possible. Our degree

programme is therefore structured to ensure that

each and every student is given all the right

ingredients and support to become outstanding

leaders in their area of specialization.

Course Curriculum01 FIRST YEAR

•FE1006MathematicsI•FE1008Computing•FE1011Physics/FE1012PhysicsA**•HW001EnglishProficiency*•HW110EffectiveCommunication•MS1012MaterialsPhysics•MS1013MaterialsChemistryI•MS1014MaterialsChemistryII•MS1015MaterialsScience•MS1016ThermodynamicsofMaterials

*Students who have at least C6 in the GCE ‘A’ Levels paper and those who pass the Qualifying English Test are exempted**Students without ‘A’ level Physics will take FE1012 Physics A

Application DetailsVisithttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg for details on how to apply for the 2011 MSE Undergraduate Programme.

02SECONDYEAR

•MS0001EnvironmentalSustainability&Materials•MS2011MathematicsII•MS2012IntroductiontoManufacturingProcesses•MS2013PolymersandComposites•MS2014MaterialsStructureandDefects•MS2015MechanicalBehaviorofMaterials•MS2016PhaseTransformationandKinetics•MS2018Electronic&MagneticPropertiesof

Materials•MS2081LaboratoryIIA

•MS2082LaboratoryIIB

•FE1006MathematicsI#

•MS1015MaterialsScience#

•MS1016ThermodynamicsofMaterials#

# Additional Courses for Polytechnic Direct Entry Students

Achieving Synergy of SuccessEvery student at MSE is a winner,

zealous to break new barriers and

conquer unknown frontiers.

03THIRDYEAR

•HW210TechnicalCommunication•MS3011Metallic&CeramicMaterials•MS3012Micro/NanoelectronicMaterials Processing•MS3013EnvironmentalEffectsonMaterials•MS3014AnalysisofMaterials•MS3015MaterialsAspectsinDesign•MS3081LaboratoryIII•MS3079IndustrialAttachment(IA)^/ MS3076IndustrialOrientation(IO)^^Students have an option to be attached to industry for

22 weeks (IA) or 10 weeks (IO)

04 FOURTH YEAR

•HW310ProfessionalCommunication•MS0002Engineers&Society•MS4011NanomaterialsandBiomaterials•MS4012QualityControl•MS4079Project+

•TechnicalElectives(Choose5)++

+The Final Year Project is carried over 2 semesters++Not all technical electives are offered every semester.

GENERALEDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS(GER) Students are also required to take up GER Modules to have a well-rounded learning experience.

Synergy of SuccessDuring your time with MSE, you’ll pick up a treasure trove ofknowledge and skil ls, you’ll meet some of the most interesting people and most importantly, you’ll be ready to take on the world and see your dreams materialize. By the time you leave us, you’ll be armed with:

• Specialized knowledge in the materials field

• Clarity of mind to solve any problem

• Astuteness in communicating thoughts and ideas

• The drive necessary to achieve beyond known capabilities

Within you is the substance that dreams are made of.

Discover it here with us at MSE!