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Program objectives

The principal aim of the program is to produce graduates who are highly competent in research and development work in engineering. Specifically, graduates of the program will be able to demonstrate:

• a broad knowledge of engineering practice in agricultural, civil, computer systems, electrical, electronic, environmental, mechanical or mechatronic engineering

• an extensive and detailed knowledge of one significant aspect of engineering at a level that allows for the proposal and evaluation of innovative solutions to complex technical problems in that area

• an exhaustive knowledge of, and ability to access, sources of information about Australian and overseas engineering practice in agricultural, civil, electrical, electronic, environmental, mechanical or mechatronic engineering

• an ability to utilise sound research methodology and experimental design in an investigative study

• an awareness of the practical applications and the implications for the industry of the research work that has been undertaken

• a high standard of written communication on technical matters.

Admission requirements

All candidates for admission to the program will have demonstrated a high level of ability at the undergraduate level or will have demonstrated, in pursuit of their occupation or by other means, their ability to perform successfully studies at this level.

Specifically, a candidate will normally be considered for admission to a place in the Master of Engineering Research program if the candidate either:

• holds a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering awarded by an Australian university or university college, or an equivalent qualification awarded by an overseas institution; and

• can demonstrate a high level of academic performance in their undergraduate studies;

or

• holds a bachelor's degree in science, applied mathematics, or a related field of study awarded by an Australian university or university college, or an equivalent qualification awarded by an overseas institution; and

• can demonstrate a high level of academic performance in their undergraduate studies;

• has completed a qualifying program of engineering studies approved by the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences;

or

• has worked as a professional engineer in a position of responsibility for a period of not less than five years and can provide documentary evidence, such as technical publications, that satisfies the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences that advanced knowledge has been acquired; and

• successfully completes an interview conducted by the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences or his/her nominee to assess the candidate's chance of success in the program.

Domestic and International Applicants from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy .

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, Applicants may be admitted to an Award Program.

Program fees

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Research training scheme (RTS)

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens commencing a higher degree research program may have their tuition fees paid for by the Australian Federal Government under the Research Training Scheme (RTS). A RTS place entitles a student to a maximum period of 4 years full-time fees or 8 years part-time fees on tuition fees for a Doctorate program and 2 years full-time fees or 4 years part-time fees for Masters by Research programs. As part of the enrolment process students are required to submit proof of citizenship and transcripts of all previous academic study. It is with this documentation that USQ can determine eligibility for RTS. Students who are eligible for RTS are:

• those who have not consumed a full RTS allocation previously;

• those who have already utilised RTS to successfully completed a research program. Once a student completes a higher degree research program full entitlements of RTS are restored.

If a student's RTS entitlement expires before they have completed their program they will be required to pay full tuition fees. As there may be limited RTS places available, some students may be required to pay fees for all or part of their program. The Office of Research Graduate Studies will advise students of their eligibility for an RTS place.

Program structure

The Master of Engineering Research involves a minimum of either three semesters of full-time research or six semesters of part-time research during which a candidate prepares a dissertation on the research undertaken and submits it for examination. Research topics are selected from areas of agricultural, civil, electrical, electronic, environmental, mechanical, biomedical and mechatronic engineering.

The Master of Engineering Research may also incorporate a small component of coursework, limited to a maximum of two unit courses, drawn from Engineering, Business and Sciences undergraduate programs.

Required time limits

Full-time students have a maximum of three years to complete this program. Part-time students have a maximum of six years to complete this program. International students should complete this program within the CRICOS duration which is two years.
A pro-rata adjustment of the maximum time period will apply for those students who transfer from one mode of study to another. A pro-rata reduction in the maximum time period will apply to students who are admitted to a program with advanced standing.

Research

The key areas of research are:

• Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

  • Agricultural Machinery

  • Precision Agriculture

  • Biosystems

  • Ground Water

  • Waste Treatment

  • Environmental Modelling

  • Irrigation

  
  

• Computational Engineering

  • Numerical Methods and Analysis

  • Modelling and Simulation

  • Finite Elements

  
  

• Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

  • Microwave Engineering

  • Signal Processing and Neural Networks

  • Computer and Network Engineering

  • Energy Systems and Control

  
  

• Fluid Mechanics, Rheology and Thermofluids

  • Aerodynamics

  • Heat and Mass Transfer

  • Flow of Polymeric Liquids

  • Engines and Thermal Energy Conversion

  
  

• GIS and Planning

  • Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry

  • Surveying and Land Planning

  • Spatial Modelling and GPS

  
  

• Mechanics, Materials and Structures

  • Fibre Composites

  • Concretes

  • Metals

  • Soil Mechanics

  • Fracture Mechanics

  
  

• Mechatronics and Control

  • Agricultural Machinery

  • Robotics

  • Smart Devices

  • Machine Vision

  • Measurement and Instrumentation.

  
  

IT requirements

Access to an up-to-date computer is necessary. On-campus students can access appropriately equipped laboratories, but should consider acquisition of their own computer. External students should be able to access a computer with the following as advised by the 精东传媒app. All students should have access to email and the Internet via a computer running the latest versions of Internet web browsers such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. The 精东传媒app has a wireless network for on-campus students' computers. In order to take advantage of this facility and further enhance their on-campus learning environment, students should consider purchasing a notebook/laptop computer with wireless connectivity. A notebook/laptop may be required for some courses.

Other program requirements

Students enrolling in this program by external mode will need to demonstrate that the educational objectives normally achieved by attendance on-campus are met by other means. This will normally require that:

• there is acceptable local day to day supervision

• the research project is related to their day to day work

• the student has access to adequate local facilities such as a library, laboratory and/or the technical support required to complete the research project

• communication with USQ staff is readily available via telephone, facsimile and/or email

• the USQ supervisor is able to visit the remote site as required

• the student is able to attend the USQ campus for supervision and/or seminars as directed.

Recommended enrolment pattern

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

The Master of Engineering Research is comprised of a minimum of 12 units of independent research. Students studying full-time on-campus will normally undertake eight units per year; part-time students normally enrol in four units per year. Full-time students normally enrol in a four-unit course for each term in which they undertake research activities. Part-time students normally enrol in a two-unit course for each term in which they engage in research activities.

Notes

Students must complete and a total of 11 units of Independent Research in Engineering and Surveying courses. Distance Education students must enrol in the on-campus offering of the Independent Research units. must be satisfactorily completed during the first term of study.
Programs may be varied to suit the needs of individual students. Enrolment in the above courses is used to monitor student progress and to levy program fees where appropriate, so it is important to consult with the Associate Dean (Research) when finalising enrolment for this program. All of the above courses (except ) are ungraded courses, i.e. successful completion will be indicated by a Satisfactory Progress grade.