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. It 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 recent rapid advances in nanomaterials technology has opened up new opportunities for the prosperous career development of materials engineers.
Alumni Sharing (video)

Industrial Training

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.

Internship sharing (video)
Learning Beyond the Classroom (video)