12 months full time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000
International: full time £14,750
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
This multidisciplinary programme enables you to apply and extend your knowledge and skills in the design of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems).
This programme is suited to those wanting to develop careers in micro and nanotechnology research, instrumentation and systems engineering. The programme additionally gives students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge into new disciplines giving them the experience to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
As this field is multidisciplinary, the course utilises the expertise of several academic schools within the University. This programme consists of compulsory modules and a microsystems based research project, the emphasis of which will be towards a chosen discipline.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
Generally a second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in engineering, mathematics or physics. Applicants whose first language is not English should hold IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
See the School of School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering's website.
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
Graduates of this MSc programme, who pass with merit, are normally offered the opportunity to progress to PhD study either on a self-funded project or on a funded PhD studentship.
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Admissions Secretary
School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6163
E-mail: mse.admissions@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Mechanical and Systems Engineering