Course Summary 

In Year 1, students will focus on building a strong foundation in the basic sciences. They will delve into advanced topics such as understanding the fascinating structure of materials and materials processing. In Year 2 and Year 3, they will learn about the fascinating world of materials and develop a deeper understanding of the basic components, properties and characterisation techniques. By Year 4, most students would already know which materials specialisation they are most passionate about. This is when they can choose from a wide range of Major Prescribed Elective modules that are designed in consultation with industry experts on future job market demand. From AY2015-16 onwards, the School would be introducing 4 niche specialisation topics in Materials Science and Engineering which students can choose from. These specialisations aim to add value to the students’ degree, which would immensely assist students in their job search/career as well as in their higher studies.

GER-PE-UE is part of the curriculum requirement for broadening study, which covers key fields of knowledge applicable to all students. These electives aim to broaden a student’s intellectual horizon, develop critical and creative thinking skills for independent learning.​​
Courses​Course TypeAU​Remarks
​​HW0288 Engineering CommunicationFC 2
MS3011 Metallic & Ceramic Materials​ ​Core 3​
MS3012 Micro/Nanoelectronic Materials Processing​ ​Core 3​
MS3013 Electrochemical Corrosion ​Core 3​
MS3014 Analysis of Materials​ ​Core 3​
MS3015 Industrial Design ​Core 3​ More information on MS3015
MS3081 Laboratory III​ ​Core 1​ ​Only for Students Admitted Before:
1. Y1 admission – AY2021
2. Direct Y2 admission – AY2022
MS3096 Professional Attachment​FC5
1. Default Internship Program for Direct Entry Students from admission AY2022 onwards
2. Option available only for Students on Second Major and Double Degree Program
MS3099 Professional Internship​ ​FC10

 

MS3097 Enhanced Professional InternshipFC15 


Click here for other Internships/ Attachments under Work-Study Degree Program.

Courses​Course TypeAU Remarks
​​​​EG0001 Engineers & Society​
GER Core3
Only for Students Admitted Before:
1. Y1 admission – AY2021
2. Direct Y2 admission – AY2022
MS4012 Quality Control​Core 3​
MS4013 Biomaterials​​Core 3​
MS4014 Nanomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications​​Core 3​
MS4089 Final Year Project ​Core 8 NTU MSE FYP Page

 

SpecializationMajor Prescribed ElectivesTypeAU ​Offered in       Semester

Industrial Materials Engineering

For students with double specialisations (specialisation areas 2 & 3), the Core course will be MS2015 Mechanical Behaviour of Materials for specialisation area 2 as MS3014 Analysis of Materials is the Core course for specialisation area 3.

 

MS4601 Principles of Semiconductor Devices  MPE/UE/BDE 3 Currently not offered
MS4603 Microelectronics Process IntegrationMPE/UE/BDE3Semester 2
MS4621 Selected Topics on Applied Polymer MaterialsMPE/UE/BDE2Semester 1
MS4622 Composite MaterialsMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 2
MS4630 Photovoltaic Devices and Energy Storage MPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 2
MS4631 Corrosion EngineeringMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 1
MS4642 Additive Manufacturing of MaterialsMPE/UE/BDE1Semester 1
MS4663 Engineering Solutions by Design ThinkingMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 1

Medical Materials

(MS4013 Biomaterials will be reduced to 2 AU from AY2024-25, so students who take 2 AU MS4013 will need to take 4 elective courses (MPE/UE/BDE) to fulfil the specialisation requirement of a minimum of 15 AU.

 

MS4610 Advanced Biomaterials
MPE/UE/BDE3Semester 1
MS4611 Biomedical DevicesMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 2
MS4612 Drug Delivery and Tissue EngineeringMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 2
MS4613 Wearable Sensors for HealthcareMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 1

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

From AY2024-25 MS4014 will be 2 AU, so students who take 2 AU MS4014 will need to take 4 elective courses (MPE/UE/BDE) to fulfil the specialisation requirement of a minimum of 15 AU.

MS4613 Wearable Sensors for HealthcareMPE/UE/BDE3Semester 1
MS4640 Advanced Analysis of MaterialsMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 1
MS4650 Functional Nanostructured MaterialsMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 2
MS4651 Thin Film TechnologyMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 1

Innovation and Intellectual Property

ET0001 and ML0004 are only 1-2AU, students will need to take 4 elective courses (MPE/UE/BDE) to fulfil the specialisation requirement of minimum 15 AU.

MS4660: Fundamentals of Intellectual Property in Materials Science and Engineering
MPE/UE/BDE3Semester 1
MS4661: Application of Patents & Designs in Engineering Related IndustryMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 2
MS4662: Appreciating IP in Research & DevelopmentMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 2
MS4663 Engineering Solutions by Design ThinkingMPE/UE/BDE 3 Semester 1

Materials and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This specialisation is open for ALL MSE students from students graduating from AY2024-25 S1 onwards (by invitation only up to students graduating AY2023-24 S2).

A survey will be sent by our office near the registration period. Please respond to this survey if you wish to register for SCSE’s courses to satisfy this specialisation. The survey is for vacancy purposes and students should self-register for the courses during the registration period as UE/ BDE.

Reclassification of SCSE’s courses from UE/BDE to MPE will ONLY be done in Y4 for students who are already allocated FYP in Machine Learning/AI-related projects (with MSE or external organization).

The course offering semesters for SCSE’s courses are for reference ONLY, please consult the class schedule or SCSE registration team for the up-to-date course offering semesters.

MS1008: Introduction to Computational ThinkingCore3Semesters 1 & 2
MS0003: Introduction to Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceCore3Semester 2
SC2002: Object Oriented Design & Programming (or equivalentMPE/UE/BDE3Semesters 1 & 2
SC3061 Human Computer Interaction (or equivalent)MPE/UE/BDE3Semester 1
SC1007: Data Structures & Algorithms (or equivalent)MPE/UE/BDE
3Semesters 1 & 2
MS4671: Introduction to Materials SimulationMPE/UE/BDE3Semester 2

Materials and Sustainabilit

Reclassification of CEE’s courses from UE/BDE to MPE will ONLY be done in Y4 ONLY for students who have passed or registered to other elective courses in the sustainability specialization basket, i.e students who intend to satisfy the specialization by the end of Y4 S2.

The course offering semesters for CEE’s courses are for reference ONLY, please consult the class schedule or CEE registration team for the up-to-date course offering semesters.

 

CC0006 Sustainability: Society, Economy & EnvironmentCC3Semester 1 & 2
MS3011: Metallic and Ceramic MaterialsCore3Semester 1 & 2
MS4630: Photovoltaic Devices and Energy StorageMPE/UE/BDE3Semester 2
MS4664: Environmental Sustainability and MaterialsMPE/UE/BDE3Semester 2
MS4665: Sustainable Development in Water, Agriculture and AquacultureMPE/UE/BDE2Semester 2
MS4666: Environmental Degradation of PlasticsMPE/UE/BDE1Semester 1
MS4667 Introduction to Sustainable MaterialsMPE/UE/BDE2Semester 1
EM5101: Environmental QualityUE/BDE3Semester 2
EM5104: Air Quality ManagementUE/BDE3Semester 1
EM5109: Environmental Issues and SustainabilityUE/BDE3Semester 2

 

#Eligible students who perform well in MS1008 and MS003 will receive invitations before commencing year 3 of study in MSE. For students who have been exempted MS1008, the equivalent course would be used for consideration. If you have done well in the equivalent course and is interested in this specialization, please approach Dr Ratih Oktarini ([email protected]).

For MSE students who received invitation for Materials and AI specialization, please indicate in the email reply to MSE ACAD Office if you wish to take SC2002/ CZ2004 / SC1007 as MPE.

~For MSE students as part of the specialization who wish to take EM5101/ EM5104 / EN0002 as MPE, please write to MSE ACAD Office for manual registration. Otherwise, the courses will be taken as BDE/ UE.

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