Mechatronics
Mechatronics is a discipline concerned with the integration of mechanical, electronic and software engineering. A detailed understanding of how these areas interact enables the development of ‘smart’ products and systems such as computercontrolled robots and washing machines. Mechatronics is taught at the Masters level only.
These courses are available to students pursuing a career in mechatronics:
- Bachelor of Science with a major in Mechanical Systems
- Bachelor of Science with a major in Electrical Systems
- Bachelor of Science with a major in Software Systems
Followed by the two-year Master of Engineering (Mechatronics)
All options qualify you to be a mechanical or mechatronics engineer and lead to professional accreditation.
Careers
Mechatronics engineers gain employment with companies that develop and use advanced automation equipment, computer integrated manufacturing systems and ‘smart’ products.
Sample course plan Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Systems)*
| Year 1 | Sem 1 | Engineering Systems Design 1 | Calculus 2 | Physics 1 | Critical Thinking with Data (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Engineering Systems Design 2 | Linear Algebra | Physics 2 | Internet Meets Society (Breadth) | |
| Year 2 | Sem 1 | Engineering Computation | Engineering Maths | Science Elective | Organisational Behaviour (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Electrical Systems | Mechanical Systems | Science Elective | Managing Projects and Events (Breadth) | |
| Year 3 | Sem 1 | Thermofluids | Mechanics & Materials | Dynamical Systems | Global Marketing (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Mechanical Design | Science Elective | Science Elective | Strategic Management (Breadth) |
Followed by a two -year Master of Mec hatronics
* This sample is provided as a guide only. Subject availability will vary from year to year and there is no guarantee that the listed subjects will be available in future years. Students who have not completed VCE Specialist Mathematics should seek advice from a Course Adviser as to which mathematics to undertake.
Further information
- Admissions/how to apply
- University of Melbourne Future students: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au