{"id":18766,"date":"2025-10-08T16:04:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/?page_id=18766"},"modified":"2025-12-23T22:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:09:50","slug":"overview-of-bengmse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/overview-of-bengmse\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview of BEng(MSE)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tUNDERGRADUATES\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\tShow me more&#8230;    \u25bc\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-undergraduate\"><li id=\"menu-item-18769\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/overview-of-bengmse\/\">Degree Programme<\/a>\n<ul>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18776\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/overview-of-bengmse\/\">Overview of BEng(MSE)<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18780\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/programme-educational-objectives\/\">Programme Educational Objectives<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18794\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/video-copy\/\">Specialisations<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18752\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/build-your-own-degree\/\">Build Your Own Degree<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18753\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum Structure<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18797\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/minor-in-mse\/\">Minor in MSE<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18821\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/mentor-list\/\">Mentor List<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18787\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/timetables\/\">Timetables<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18786\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/course-registration\/\">Course Registration<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18813\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates-3\/internships\/\">Internships<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-18798\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates-3\/study-abroad\/\">Study Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18755\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/admissions\/\">Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18825\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/student-support\/\">Student Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18807\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/mse-study-award-nus-scholarship\/\">MSE Study Award &amp; NUS Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18809\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/msenus-admission-2025\/\">Guide For Prospective Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18812\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/undergraduates\/faq\/\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\n\t<h3>\n\t\tOverview of the BEng (Materials Science and Engineering)\n\t<\/h3>\n<p>The MSE programme at NUS is a four-year undergraduate programme that combines a solid foundation in solid-state physics and chemistry with practical aspects of materials design and engineering. Besides theoretical training, experimental work forms a crucial component of the MSE curriculum, paving the way for students to specialise in their desired career paths in research, industry practice or technopreneurship.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tWhy Materials Science and Engineering Matters\n\t<\/h3>\n<p>MSE is crucial because materials are the foundation of virtually every technology and product in modern society. By understanding, designing, and optimising materials, MSE enables advancements across countless industries, from healthcare to energy, transportation, and electronics.<\/p>\n<p>From developing high-temperature alloys for jet engines to flexible materials for wearable electronics or shape-memory polymers for minimally invasive surgeries, MSE bridges the gap between science and engineering, enabling innovation in technologies by tailoring material properties for specific needs.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tYour Educational Journey At A Glance\n\t<\/h3>\n<p>MSE@NUS personalised and diverse learning experience allows you to tailor your studies based on your own goals and interests, whether in <strong>research<\/strong>, <strong>industry<\/strong> or <strong>entrepreneurship<\/strong>. You are encouraged to broaden your horizons through exchange programmes at our overseas colleges or partner universities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Edjourney1b.png\" alt=\"Edjourney1b\" height=\"350\" width=\"350\" title=\"Edjourney1b\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Edjourney3b.png\" alt=\"Edjourney3b\" height=\"350\" width=\"350\" title=\"Edjourney3b\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Edjourney2b.png\" alt=\"Edjourney2b\" height=\"350\" width=\"350\" title=\"Edjourney2b\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Edjourney4b.png\" alt=\"Edjourney4b\" height=\"350\" width=\"350\" title=\"Edjourney4b\" \/>\n\t<strong>YEAR 1<br \/>\n<\/strong>You will begin your journey by establishing a solid foundation in engineering, mathematics and science, complemented by an introduction to data analytics and project management. Engagement in MSE student club activities will broaden your networks and provide insights into the field, enhancing the campus experience.\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<strong>YEAR 2<br \/>\n<\/strong>The curriculum deepens with core principles of Materials Science and Engineering courses, including an introduction to artificial intelligence. The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Programme (UROP) is available for students interested in exploring research opportunities early in their academic career.\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<strong>YEAR 3<br \/>\n<\/strong>Opportunities for international exposure are available through student exchange programmes at prestigious universities worldwide. If you are interested in entrepreneurship, the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programme offers insights into the startup culture. Industrial attachments and vacation internships provide practical exposure to the materials industries, enriching your understanding and experience.\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<strong>YEAR 4<br \/>\n<\/strong>You will apply your comprehensive knowledge of materials to address industrial challenges. The Final Year Project also offers a range of research opportunities, allowing you to explore advanced topics. Hands-on experience in materials processing and exploration of machine learning&#8217;s impact on materials development will equip you with innovative skills in the field.\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/cert_of_accred.jpg\" alt=\"Accreditation of MSE Undergraduate Programme\" height=\"641\" width=\"450\" title=\"Accreditation of MSE Undergraduate Programme\" \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/20211006-EAB-certs-2021_Part4-NUS-MSE-signed.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView PDF\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>The Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science Engineering Programme was awarded re-accreditation for students graduating from the programme from AY 2020\/2021 to 2024\/2025 by the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) in 2021 October.\u00a0 The re-accreditation is conducted every five years by IES to certify the MSE programme at NUS in satisfying the academic requirements for the practice of engineering at the professional level.\u00a0 The accreditation is recognized by the signatories to the Washington Accord,\u00a0 including representatives from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.\u00a0 The MSE programme at NUS was fully accredited in 2012 and the accreditation has covered students graduating from the programme since the first cohort.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNDERGRADUATES Show me more&#8230; \u25bc Degree Programme Overview of BEng(MSE) Programme Educational Objectives Specialisations Build Your Own Degree Curriculum Structure Minor in MSE Mentor List Timetables Course Registration Internships Study Abroad Admissions Student Support MSE Study Award &amp; NUS Scholarship Guide For Prospective Students FAQ Overview of the BEng (Materials Science and Engineering) The MSE [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":0,"parent":18190,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18766","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/79"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18766"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18864,"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18766\/revisions\/18864"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}