This course is available through the following application route(s)
Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary field investigating the relationship between the structure of materials at atomic or molecular scales and their macroscopic properties. ME Materials Science and Engineering Programme assists manufacturing-based engineering by training students for work in industry sectors as diverse as biomedical, energy, electronic, automotive and aerospace. This programme will provide advanced engineering education in subject areas related to design and application of materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and semi-conductors. The core knowledge in this field is essential in currently evolving advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing (also known as 3D-Printing) and nanotechnology.
This programme is delivered by a School with a long history of innovation, establishing its first spin-out company more than 40 years ago, attracting more than €5 million in research funding annually, and leading SFI’s national centre for advanced manufacturing.
Graduates from this programme will be fully qualified professional engineers, capable of working anywhere in the world at an advanced technical level.
We provide a stimulating learning environment with a wide-ranging and relevant taught curriculum that is underpinned by a hands-on laboratory experience that will encourage students to develop a deep understanding of structure-property relationships in materials. A significant period of structured internship at an industrial partner is a key component of the programme. A variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies are used to achieve the desired outcomes including individual and team assignments, technical presentations, internship assessment and a significant supervised research project.
If you are a graduate of the ME Materials Science and Engineering programme you can look forward to limitless employment opportunities in leading companies of the manufacturing, biomedical, aerospace, energy and electronic sectors. Manufacturing accounts for 24% of Irish economic output and employs 20% of the Irish workforce directly or indirectly. Ireland’s aerospace and aviation industry is worth over €4.1 billion to the Irish economy, and there are more than 250 companies involved in the aerospace, aviation and space sectors in Ireland, providing employment for around 42,000 full-time workers. Moreover, Ireland hosts 18 of the world’s top 25 medtech companies and a multi-national semi-conductor manufacturing company (Intel Leixlip), overall employing over 40,000 people. UCD materials graduates have taken up roles such as data scientist, manufacturing engineer, development engineer, and research engineer, in different industrial sectors including aerospace (General Electric, Rolls Royce, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics), electronics (Intel), biomedical (Boston Scientific, Stryker, DePuy Synthes) and energy (Siemens).
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The Professional Work Experience (PWE) module is incorporated into the two-year Masters of Engineering Programme and is designed to integrate a student’s academic and career interests with practical work experience for a 6-8 month period.
The module provides students with the perfect opportunity to gain increased experience and understanding of their chosen field, assess where their strengths and weaknesses lie and maximise their knowledge of the available career possibilities. The practical skills acquired during this placement will give graduates a competitive advantage when applying for positions upon graduation.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: In Stage 1 (Year 1) Students must select ONE of the following REQUIRED MODULES relating to Professional Work Experience. |
MEEN40760 | ME MSE PWE (Long) | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: In Stage 1 (Year 1) Students must select ONE of the following REQUIRED MODULES relating to Professional Work Experience. |
MEEN40750 | ME MSE PWE (Short) | Summer | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
CHEN40790 | Bio-material Interactions | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
CHEN40810 | Nanomaterials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
EEEN20070 | Solid State Devices | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN30090 | Materials Science and Engineering II | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN40030 | Manufacturing Engineering II | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN40050 | Computational Continuum Mechanics I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN40060 | Fracture Mechanics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN40080 | Technical Ceramics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN40090 | Energy Systems and Climate Change | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN40160 | Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN40600 | Medical Device Design | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN40630 | Biomaterials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)6 of: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme. |
MEEN41330 | Data Analytics for Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking MEEN40750 (PWE Short) MUST select and complete 4 Option Modules (total of 20 credits) in the Spring Trimester.*** The modules MEEN40430, MEEN40110 and MEEN41150 are REQUIRED Modules for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed to be eligible for the ME Degree. ***Students may select one 5-credit engineering or engineering- related module to be agreed with the relevant Module Coordinator and the Programme Director and the approval of the Engineering Programme Board. |
CHEN40510 | Advanced Characterisation Tech | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking MEEN40750 (PWE Short) MUST select and complete 4 Option Modules (total of 20 credits) in the Spring Trimester.*** The modules MEEN40430, MEEN40110 and MEEN41150 are REQUIRED Modules for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed to be eligible for the ME Degree. ***Students may select one 5-credit engineering or engineering- related module to be agreed with the relevant Module Coordinator and the Programme Director and the approval of the Engineering Programme Board. |
CHEN40610 | Applied Chemistry: Selected Frontier areas | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking MEEN40750 (PWE Short) MUST select and complete 4 Option Modules (total of 20 credits) in the Spring Trimester.*** The modules MEEN40430, MEEN40110 and MEEN41150 are REQUIRED Modules for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed to be eligible for the ME Degree. ***Students may select one 5-credit engineering or engineering- related module to be agreed with the relevant Module Coordinator and the Programme Director and the approval of the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN30140 | Professional Engineering (Finance) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking MEEN40750 (PWE Short) MUST select and complete 4 Option Modules (total of 20 credits) in the Spring Trimester.*** The modules MEEN40430, MEEN40110 and MEEN41150 are REQUIRED Modules for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed to be eligible for the ME Degree. ***Students may select one 5-credit engineering or engineering- related module to be agreed with the relevant Module Coordinator and the Programme Director and the approval of the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN40110 | Advanced Polymer Engineering | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking MEEN40750 (PWE Short) MUST select and complete 4 Option Modules (total of 20 credits) in the Spring Trimester.*** The modules MEEN40430, MEEN40110 and MEEN41150 are REQUIRED Modules for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed to be eligible for the ME Degree. ***Students may select one 5-credit engineering or engineering- related module to be agreed with the relevant Module Coordinator and the Programme Director and the approval of the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN40430 | Professional Engineering (Management) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking MEEN40750 (PWE Short) MUST select and complete 4 Option Modules (total of 20 credits) in the Spring Trimester.*** The modules MEEN40430, MEEN40110 and MEEN41150 are REQUIRED Modules for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed to be eligible for the ME Degree. ***Students may select one 5-credit engineering or engineering- related module to be agreed with the relevant Module Coordinator and the Programme Director and the approval of the Engineering Programme Board. |
MEEN41150 | Advanced Metals Processing | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MEEN40740 | ME MSE Project | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 25 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MEEN40560 | Research Skills and Techniques | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150. |
EEEN20070 | Solid State Devices | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150. |
MEEN30090 | Materials Science and Engineering II | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150. |
MEEN40060 | Fracture Mechanics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150. |
MEEN40080 | Technical Ceramics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150. |
MEEN40110 | Advanced Polymer Engineering | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150. |
MEEN40430 | Professional Engineering (Management) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150. |
MEEN41150 | Advanced Metals Processing | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
CHEN40790 | Bio-material Interactions | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
CHEN40810 | Nanomaterials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
MEEN40030 | Manufacturing Engineering II | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
MEEN40050 | Computational Continuum Mechanics I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
MEEN40090 | Energy Systems and Climate Change | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
MEEN40160 | Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
MEEN40600 | Medical Device Design | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
MEEN40630 | Biomaterials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
MEEN41330 | Data Analytics for Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
CHEN40510 | Advanced Characterisation Tech | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
CHEN40610 | Applied Chemistry: Selected Frontier areas | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options. |
MEEN30140 | Professional Engineering (Finance) | Spring | 5 |
UCD is strongly committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding sustainability in teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. Sustainability principles are integrated into this programme, ensuring students graduate equipped to address global challenges. UCD’s leadership in this area is internationally recognised, ranking 49th globally and 1st in Ireland in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2024. UCD also leads impactful research in areas such as climate action, clean energy, and social equity, supported by a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy focused on reducing emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering a sustainable campus culture.
Here are the SDGs which align more visibly with this programme:
The programme is professionally dual accredited by both the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and Engineers Ireland.
Graduate Profile - Stefano Palazzo, General Electric
"I chose this programme because of its international nature and the wide range of modules offered, allowing me to tailor my academic experience to my envisioned education path. The broad exposure to different areas, from mechanics-oriented to health-related applications of materials, and from the energy sector to finance, provided me with an all-round education essential for a contemporary engineer and helped me move towards my career ambitions. The industrial placement at Johnson & Johnson MedTech helped me gain invaluable soft and hard skills that I could immediately put into practice in the job market and complemented the academic offer of the programme. There, I experienced first-hand how an innovative and high-tech company works, making it easier to transition to my first job at General Electric, where I currently work as a Materials Applications Engineer."
Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/.
The College of Engineering & Architecture also offer scholarships for non-EU students, for more information see: www.ucd.ie/eacollege/currentstudents/noneuscholarships.
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Masters in Materials Science and Engineering:
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