Materials Science and Engineering City University of Hong Kong

Overview

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.  

Besides a broad selection of expertise in construction materials, bio-materials, and energy materials, the Materials Science and Engineering degree from City University of Hong Kong 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.

Career

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.