Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering
Design video games and devices to assist children with cerebral palsy. Develop tools to help assess the performance of existing and new designs of hip and knee replacement. Investigate the causes behind profound disturbances in breathing and sleep. Work to design new concrete from recycled plastics. Undertake an Engineering research-based…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
- Design video games and devices to assist children with cerebral palsy.
- Develop tools to help assess the performance of existing and new designs of hip and knee replacement.
- Investigate the causes behind profound disturbances in breathing and sleep.
- Work to design new concrete from recycled plastics.
Undertake an Engineering research-based higher degree at Flinders, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with engineers and clinicians, health researchers and web developers, designers and users, industry and government to collaborate on creative solutions to address global challenges in health, transport, defence and industry 4.0 manufacturing.
Your career
A PhD in Engineering will position you as an expert in your area of specialisation. A PhD is a stepping stone to professional research or as a highly sought-after expert in the private or public sector in Australia or internationally. This prestigious degree will equip you with valuable skills in communications, time management and organisation transferrable to any role.
Potential occupations include:
- Professional researcher
- Consultant or advisor
- Senior or lead engineer
- Project manager
- Academic
Potential employers include:
- Lockheed Martin
- BAE Systems Australia
- Department of Science and Technology Group (DST)
- Australian Space Agency
- Universities
- Government agencies including security, commerce and health
- Naval shipbuilding
- SAAB Australia
REQUIREMENTS
The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree.
Some degrees may require work experience to meet the entry requirements.
A reference or statement from the employer will be required.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
