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1SCHOOL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION
In a World of
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering)A School of the College of Engineering
Sool of Materials Siene and EngineeringMaterials
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
At the School of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), we have big
ideas. With close industrial ties, an innovative culture and a wide spectrum
of research specialities, we have progressed to be one of the biggest and
most comprehensive materials research institute in the world. We pride
ourselves on brilliance. Join us by taking your rst step.
None of the world around us would be
possible without materials innoation. The
structure and nature of everything are dened
by their materials, and only through a thorough
understanding of these materials can a person
truly understand the fabric of the modern
world. Innoatie materials engineering
is what makes the latest technology a reality,
beyond the scientic theories and research
laboratories. The world surges forward ever
faster so there is always a crucial need for
superior materials to pave the way. Materials
engineers and scientists are the ones whom
we turn to, to meet and exceed those needs.
At Nanyang Technological University (NTU),
we are offering a comprehensive programme
for those whose interest lies in discovering
more about the world of materials engineering.
A PERFECT
SPHERE
Our institution will provide you with a well-
rounded curriculum and state-of-the-art
facilities to nurture that passion and interest
in you. Faculty members come from across
the globe, bringing with them an international
viewpoint and a wide spetrum of resear
speialities. They are not just educators, but
also researchers and scientists who can take
you from the classroom and into the realities of
the industry. Facilitating this, MSE maintains
strong ties to many industry greats, such
as 3M and Exxonmobil, as well as some of
the worlds top universities, such as MIT and
Cambridge University. Education at NTU may
begin within the campus but it does not end
there we provide our students with a wealth
of opportunities to learn and work with the
best beyond campus..
RESEARCH
CLOSE
IN
DUSTRIAL
LINKS
INNOVATION
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Biomaterials are critical com-
ponents of many biomedical
devices. MSE carries out
biomaterials research that
focuses on using convention-al materials, such as metals,
ceramics and polymers, for
biomedical applications.
The defense materials
group in MSE focuses on
the development of high
value added functional mate-rials and technologies. Their
research activities include
both materials innovation as
well as platform integration
for various advanced appli-
cations in defense.
In MSE, the nanomateri-
als and nanoelectronics
group places attention on
the development of poten-
tial application(s) in sensing,
green energy, environmen-
tal remediation and medical
diagnostics.
The materials for sus-
tainability group in MSE
prioritises three areas of re-
search, namely clean energy
harvesting, solar fuels and
energy storage.
MSEs sports materials group
concentrates on developing
advanced materials for appli-
cation in footwear design
and performance, protective
equipment, apparel as well
as wearable electronics in the
sporting industry.
RESEARCHAREAS
BIOMATERIALS DEFENSE
MATERIALS
SPORTSMATERIALS
NANOMATERIALS
MATERIALS FOR
SUSTAINABILITY
CLOSEINDUSTRIAL
LINK
The school has a strong track record of securing highly competitive funds that can help to
commercialise research ideas; this is only possible within an environment that nurtures and
actively encourages innovation. Spin-off companies by Professors, Alumni and Students are
good examples of a strong innovative culture in the school.
The school actively collaborates with industrial
partners at all levels, be it working on industrial
sponsored projects and/or having joint-
laboratories on campus. These collaborations
give students ample opportunities to apply
theories learnt in classrooms to practicalpractice, and allow the school to stay relevant
to the industry.
E-Termnity was started by a groupof MSE undergraduates. Their concept
involved developing a baby milk bottle made
from special materials that changed colours
according to the temperature of its content,
and this won the heart of judges at a business
plan competition. They won seed fund to turn
their idea into reality.
Ree-Trakt Pte Ltd Jointly establishedby Insightra Medical and Professors from
MSE, Ree-Trakt focused on developing
revolutionary surgical retraction systems.
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PROGRAMME
Microelectronics
MS4600 Microelectronics Packaging
MS4601 Principl es of Semiconduc tor Devices
MS4602 Materials and Processes forElectronic Displays
MS4603 Microelectronics Process Integration
MS4604 Photonic Materials and Devices
BioMaterialsandBioMedicaldevices
MS4610 Advanced Biomaterials
MS4611 Implanted Biomedical Devices
MS4612 Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
PolyMersandcoMPosites
MS4620 Polymer Technology
MS4621 Polymer Science
MS4622 Composite Materials
MAjOR PREScRIBED ELEcTIvES (chOOSE 5)
cOURSE cURRIcULUM
APPLIcATION DETAILS
Visit http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg fordetails on how to apply for 2013 MSEUndergraduate Programme.
GENERAL EDUcATIONREqUIREMENTS (GER)
Students are also required to take up GeneralEducation courses to have a well-roundedlearning experience.
LIMITLESSLEARNING
Stressing every facet of a well-rounded
curriculum, MSEs science-driven and application-
oriented education will equip graduates with
competencies and knowledge in materials and as
well as their applications.
01 FIRST YEAR MH1810 Mathematics I
FE1008 Computing
PH1011 Physics/PH1012 Physics A**
HW001 English Prociency*
HW0110 Effective Communication
MS1012 Materials Physics
MS1013 Materials Chemistry I
MS1014 Materials Chemistry II
MS1015 Materials Science
MS1016 Thermodynamics of Materials
*Students who have scored at least E/C6 in GeneralPaper or S in Knowledge and Inquiry in the G.C.E.
Advanced Level examinat ions and / or those whopassed the Qualifying English Test are exempted
**Students without H2 Level Physics will take
PH1012 Physics A
03 ThIRD YEAR MS3079 Industrial Attachment (IA)^/
MS3076 Industrial Orientation (IO)^
HW0210 Technical Communicati on
MS3011 Metallic & Ceramic Materials
MS3012 Mi cro/NanoelectronicMaterials Processing
MS3013 Environmental Effectson Materials
MS3014 Analysis of Materials
MS3015 Materials Aspects in Design
MS3081 Laboratory III^Students have an option to be attache d to indu stryfor 20 weeks (IA) or 10 weeks (IO)
04 FOURTh YEAR HW0310 Professional Communication
MS0002 Engineers & Society
MS4011 Nanomaterials and Biomaterials
MS4012 Quality Control
MS4079 Final Year Project+
MajorPrescribedelectives
(chOOSE 5)
++
+Final Year Project is carried over 2 semesters++Not all major prescribed electives are offeredevery semester.
02 SEcOND YEAR MS0001 Environmental Sustainability& Materials
MS2011 Mathematics II
MS2012 Introd uction to Manufacturing Processes
MS2013 Polyme rs and Composites
MS2014 Mater ials Structure and Defects
MS2015 Mech anical Behavi or ofMaterials
MS2016 Phase Transformation and Kinetic s
MS2018 Ele ctronic & Magnetic Propertiesof Materials
MS2081 Lab oratory IIA
MS2082 Lab oratory IIB
MH1810 Mathematics I#
MS1015 Materials Science#
MS1016 Thermodynami cs of Material s#
#Additiona l Courses for Polytec hnic Dire ct Entr y Stude nts
energyand
environMentalMaterials
MS4630 Photovoltaic Devices andEnergy Storage
MS4631 Corrosion Engineering
Materialsanalysis
MS4640 Advanced Analysis of Materials
MS4641 Introducti on to Materials Simulati on
nanotechnology
MS4650 Functional Nanostructured Materials
MS4651 Thin Film Technology
MS4699 Special Topics*
*A course on a useful topic will be offered on an ad hocbasis, when the School has visiting staff with uniqueexpertise in a special area.
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PROGRAMME GLOBAL EXCHANGE
Together with the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences (HSS), MSE also
offers a 5-year double degree programme
to train students in both economics and
engineering, giving them an edge over
graduates in todays competitive business
landscape.
At the end of this 5-year programme,
students will graduate with a Double
Degree in Bachelor of Engineering
(Materials Engineering) and Bachelor of
Arts (Economics).
DOUBLE
DEGREE
B.Eng.
(Materials
Engineering)
Duration 4 Years
81 AUs
15 AUs
15 AUs
15 AUs
138 AUs
12 AUs 12 AUs
N.A.
N.A.
172 AUs
81 AUs
15 AUs
25 AUs
39 AUs
5 Years
EngineeringModules
EngineeringModules
EonomisModules
EonomisModules
core
Modules
core
Eleties
core
GER
GER
Presribed
Eleties
Unrestrited
Eleties
Total
Aademi
Units
Double Degree
B.Eng. (Materials Engineering)
& B.Arts (Eonomis)
ANG jin YanMaterials Engineering, Year 4
Alumnus of St. Andrews Junior College
Let Your Education
Take FLIGHT
I have received quality education throughNTUs holistic approach to teaching. My twomonths at Yonsei University in Korea and 6
months at Linkoping University in Sweden, as
part of the NTU global exchange programme,have provided me with international exposure.
While studying overseas, I have also had the
opportunity to travel to over 30 cities within
Europe and Korea within this short but
amazing period of time.
Furthermore, I have also represented NTU as
a student delegate in the Ministry of Education
Sino-Singapore exchange in China for two
weeks.These overseas exchangesare denitely the highlights of my
undergraduate life in NTU as I wasable to live independently and most
importantly, broaden my mind and
attain a global perspective throughmy many newly made international friends.
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STUDENTS LIFE FACULTY
KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE
BEYOND theCLASSROOM
MSE feels like one big family. Theschool is constantly trying to reach outand connect with the students, creating
a student-centric environment whereprofessors are always ready to
look out for students well-being academically, nancially and
emotionally.The school also focuses onproviding us with a conducive environment for
learning, with our very own e-learning studio
and computer lab with printing facilities.
The various programmes organised by the
school have also benetted me tremendously.
The schools Leadership ExcellenceProgramme was particularly helpful
in my growth as a student, helping
me to develop my leadership skillsfurther and prepare myself to work
better in a team.Also, being part ofthe committee of the MSE Club and working
under the schools Work Study Scheme has
taught me better time management skills as
I had to juggle CCA duties with work and
academic study.
Overall, the experiences I have gained in NTU
MSE have been very enriching and fullling.
Im sure that you can have an enriching
journey duri ng your undergraduate studies at
NTU, too!
I did my Industrial Attachment (IA) inExxonMobil for 6 months, in the departmentof Inspection. The department is responsible
for maintaining and improving the reliability of
all the equipment and piping by planning and
and executing a good inspection programme.
The knowledge on mater ials failu re and
failure analysis, as well as the properties
of some basic engineering materials are
necessary for this job, and almost 80% of
the engineers in this department have a
Materials Engineering degree.
I must say that I have had a very
enriching journey during my IA, asIve met a lot of nice seniors and
colleagues who have been very
willing to share their knowledge andexperience with me. Something I
took away from this IA was to beclearer on the overall picture of
the industry and job as an inspectionengineer. I have also gained more technical
knowledge through encountering real life
engineering problems and applications.
Lastly, I have also improved my soft skills in
terms of communication, time management
and work planning during these 6 months.
WONG Li ZenMaterials Engineering, Year 2
Alumna of Anderson Junior College
chEN ZaoyuMaterials Engineering, Year 3
Unleashing
YOUR POTENTIAL
MSE-PROFESSORS
Assistant Professor Ali Miserez is emphatic
that engineering need not be boring and
a great deal of interesting work is always
being carried out in MSE. His area of
expertise is biological and biomimetic
materials, which looks at the way nature
works, and uses them as models for
engineering. His latest research found that
a tiny marine animal, the mantis shrimp,
has a unique woven-structure in their
club-like arms which is tougher than
many man-made ceramics. This gave clue
to producing tougher medical implants.
Move like the wind. Boundaries are made to be surpassed, so go
further than your comfort zone and take your future by its reins. Let us
impart to you the knowledge that you need to be your own leader.
An alumnus of MSE, Associate Professor
Joachim Loos expertise lies in the eld
of biomaterials and nanomaterials. His
more recent work on nanotoxicology,
studying the properties of materials on
the nano scale, was featured prominently
in The Straits Times. In addition to being
a well-regarded researcher, he is also a
personable educator who is well-liked by
his students. This is evident in 2011, when
he won the Teaching Excellence Award
and was voted as the Teacher of the Year
in 2012.
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jOAchIM Loo
aPf
ALI Miserez
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ALUMNI
Free your mind
and let it make its
own explorations.
You will be
surprised at what
you may nd. MSE
can provide you
with the proper,
required framework the rest is up
to you, and that
is what makes
learning with us
so gratifying.
CARVINGYOUR
NICHEIN LIFE
Upon graduation, I worked as aMaterials Engineer in Advanpack Solutions,where I spearheaded many cutting-edge
projects, such as the electronic packaging
materials development programme for Intel
Corporation. It was in this role that I developed
a strong interest in entrepreneurship. I
decided to pursue this passion and so
founded Hydroemission Corp in 2003. Within
a few years, the companys technology
gained relevant market appreciation and
is now a global player, offering innovative
products worldwide.
My biggest take away fromNTU and MSE, besides the
comprehensive technical training,
was the education and trainingthat gave me the strength to
follow my passion. Studying theredeveloped my ability to solve
problems creatively. Learning toovercome all the hardships, failures and
GRAcEcwyXClass of 2000
Co-Founder and Technical Director
of Hydroemission Corp
mistakes was what shaped me to become
the successful entrepreneur I am today.
I keep in close touch with my
Professors in MSE, and often comeback to the school to exchange
technical knowledge and ndings
with like-minded individuals. It notonly helps me in my business, but
also helps the School to maintain
strong ties with industry. This closebond with my peers and professors is
another valuable take-away from my time in
NTU. Guided by passionate professors, your
time here will be most fullling if you match
their passion in your studies.
This four year programme has helpedme to better understand and appreciate thethings that are happening around us in the
eld of science and technology. Studyingthe basics of materials and their
applications has cultivated in mea greater appreciation for the
amount of work that has gone intogiving us the world of today, with all
its conveniences.
Materials engineering focuses on the study
of the behaviour of materials. It is important
to understand how different materials
properties change under different conditions.
This programme has equipped me with the
knowledge to make careful considerations in
material usage in my current work.
Studying in NTU MSE wasone of the best decisions that Ihave ever made. The four yearsof my undergraduate life has really
shaped me both academically
and personally.Academically, I had theopportunities to participate in undergraduate
research (URECA), overseas exposure
programmes (summer programme in Berlin),
intern at a prestigious company (Philips)and various competitions. Nevertheless,
education in NTU MSE was not just
about academic excellence. I had the
chance to be involved in various leadership
and management roles in co-curricular
RONNIEthhupClass of 2012
Engineer at ST Aerospace
Alumnus of Temasek Junior College
ADYsuwClass of 2012
Specialist I at A*STAR Institute of
Materials Research & Engineering (IMRE)
A*Star Graduate Scholar (Overseas) 2012
Alumnus of Sutomo 1, Medan
Personally, analytical skills and learningto pay attention to details are the most
important things that Ive taken away from
this programme. Apart from the driven
but rewarding academic studies,
the School of Materials Scienceand Engineering building has a very
beautiful E-space, which allows
students like myself to study, havea free cup of coffee and relax by
playing board games. Such anenvironment allows us to not only
work hard but also be well-rested.Thank you MSE!
activities such as the MSE club and NTU
Astronomical Soc iety.
Through the peer-tutoring scheme, I also
picked up valuable teaching experiences
where I got the opportunity to share my
knowledge about a particular subject
with some of my juniors in school. With all
those activities, I have improved a lot interms of public speaking and other forms of
communication skills.
All in all, I found myself to be in the right
place and the right time at NTU MSE!
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ADMISSION
INTERNATIONAL & OThERqUALIFIcATIONS
International students must have completed at least
12 years of general education or will be taki ng Year
12 national examinations in the year of application
in order to be considered for admission. In additionto fullling the minimum entry requirements,
applicants must also satisfy the minimum subject
requirements.
A pass in Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry
/ Biology at Senior High School Level / IB Higher
Level and Physics at Junior High School Level+
+Pass in Junior High School Physics is only applicable toapplicants who have not read Senior High School Physicsor IB Higher Level Physics.
ExEMPTIONS
G.c.E. ADvANcED LEvELStudents who have obtained at least 3As in H2 level
subjects and at least grade E/C6 in General Paper
or Knowledge and Inquiry will be eligible for the
exemption of the following courses: Mathematics I,
Materials Chemistry I and/or Physics, if a grade A
is obtained in the corresponding subject at H2 level.
POLYTEchNIc DIPLOMAPolytechnic graduates may be exempted from
relevant courses for which they have obtained good
grades during their diploma studies.
G.c.E. ADvANcED LEvELA pass in H2 Level (a) Mathematics, and
(b) Physics / Chemistry / Biology. A pass in
Physics at H1 Level or at G.C.E. Ordinary Level
is required when Physics is not offered as the
advanced level pass subject in (b).
POLYTEchNIc DIPLOMAPolytechnic graduates with relevant diplomas in
engineering will be considered for direct entry into
the second year. A list of the relevant diplomas
is available from the Ofce of Admissions and
Financial Aids website.
NUS hIGh SchOOL DIPLOMAMajor CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics and
Physics / Chemistry / Biology+
+An Overall CAP of 2.0 in Physics is applicable toapplicants who have not majored in Physics.
INTERNATIONALBAccALAUREATE DIPLOMAA pass in Mathematics at Higher Level and
Physics / Chemistry / Biology at Higher Level+
+A pass in Physics at Standard Level or equivalentis required for applicants who have not read HigherLevel Physics
ADMISSION REqUIREMENTSTo obtain full details on general entry requirements, please visit the NTU Ofce of Admissions
and Financial Aid website at ttp://admission.ntu.edu.sg
At MSE, you w ill gain more than knowledge.
Building on the support of the schools 3
pillars of strength - research, innovation and
close industrial links, and under the steadfast
tutelage of our dedicated professors using
the best technology the school can offer, your
acquired materials science expertise will open
doors and put you at the forefront of many
engineering industries . While studying at MSE,
you will also experience a certain camaraderie
that cannot be found elsewhere only amongan exclusive community of brilliant minds can
such unique, lifelong friendships be forged.
AFUTUREimbued with
ASPIRING
OPPORTUNITIES
INNOVAT
ION
WIDESPECTRUMOF
RESEARCHSPECI
ALTIES
CLOSEINDUSTRIA
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INTRODUCTION
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Block N4.1 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798Tel: (65) 6790 4142 Fax: (65) 6790 9081
Email: [email protected]
www.ntu.edu.sg/mse
Reg no. 20060 4393R