Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Electronic Engineering

Electronic engineers design, build and maintain many of the latest technologies that society relies on, including: Smart phones, the internet, drones, medical diagnostic equipment, efficient and safe fossil-fuel craft, electric vehicles, alternative energy, agricultural management systems, computers, smart factories, navigation aids for aircraft, human implants, electronic toys and games.

There is a global shortage of electronic engineers, and the New Zealand Government has set a priority to expand electronics education. When you graduate you will be in demand by employers looking for capable graduates with the practical experience and robust engineering and design skills you will gain at Waikato.

An important part of the Electronic Engineering programme at the University of Waikato is supported work placements into relevant industries. This gives you the opportunity for paid work experience while further exploring the field of Electronic Engineering you could choose for your career.

Career Options

Electronic Engineer, Manufacturing Manager, Mechatronic Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Embedded Programmer, Research and Development

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Chemical and Biological Engineering

Chemical and Biological Engineering uses process engineering, science and maths principles to transform chemical and biological materials into high value products and services, in a safe and cost-effective way. As a chemical or biological engineer, you could play a vital role in the creation and production of new medicines, nutritious foods, novel materials, new energy sources, better waste treatment methods and a sustainable global future.

Research into bioprocess engineering is a major part of the wider Chemical and Biological Engineering programme at the University of Waikato. Current research being carried out by the University’s bioprocess engineering research group includes fermentation of functional foods, production of high value pharmaceuticals, and bioconversion of food waste into value-added chemicals. This research work involves strong industrial collaborations across a wide range of sectors, especially in food, agriculture and energy.

An important part of the Chemical and Biological Engineering programme at the University of Waikato is supported work placements into relevant industries. This gives you the opportunity for paid work experience while exploring the field of Chemical and Biological Engineering you could choose for your career.

Career Options

Biochemical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Food Processing Engineer, Process Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Research and Development Engineer

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering

Waikato Mechanical Engineering programme is strongly based on project-based learning. It combines mechanical engineering, science and mathematics papers to give you a good understanding of engineering theory and practice. Study topics such as mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis and electricity. In your 2nd and 3rd years you can choose papers to focus on either a Mechatronics Stream or a Manufacturing and Energy Stream.

• Be part of the Waikato Formula SAE team, where students design and build their own race car, and compete in the Formula SAE Australasia competition, usually held in Australia.
• At 3rd year, you will work in groups to design, manufacture and test a machine to meet a real-world design brief and specifications.

University of Waikato has supported work placements in relevant industries. This gives you the opportunity for paid work experience while further exploring the field of Mechanical Engineering you could choose for your career.

Career Options

Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Automation Engineer, Energy Engineer, Equipment Prototype Engineer, Materials Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Developer, Project Manager

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Materials & Process Engineering

Learn how to add value to raw materials used to manufacture a number of useful products, while minimising waste. These products can be as varied as dietary formulae, foods, ceramics that can withstand high temperatures, new metal alloys, pharmaceuticals, laminated boards, functional proteins, and composites.

Materials engineers make critical decisions in selecting and developing the best materials for a particular purpose. As a materials engineer you could work on a number of diverse projects, including understanding the properties and uses of wood and steel, designing and constructing new filters for sewage treatment, and providing new materials for the energy industry.

Process engineers make critical decisions in the processes and utilities required to manufacture a product. As a process engineer you could work on converting trees into paper and fibre board, iron sand into steel, effluent into drinkable water and producing solar panels for electricity generation.

The programme supported work placements into relevant industries. This gives you the opportunity for paid work experience while exploring first-hand the field of Materials and Process Engineering you could choose for your career.

Career Options

Energy Efficiency Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Materials Engineer (plastics, composites, metallurgy), Process Design Engineer, Products/process Development Engineer

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineers work to protect water, air, soil and built environments. They evaluate and assess options, design equipment and systems, and develop regulations and controls, seek to solve issues of water quality, water supply, waste reduction and disposal, soil and air quality management, and noise. Environmental Engineering graduates with strong technical and communication skills are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.

During your degree you will learn how to identify, monitor and solve important problems associated with the environment, resource allocation and use, and sustainability. Our programme is multi-disciplinary, combining the fundamentals of engineering, science, mathematics, and computing, with the study of water resources and quality, earth and ocean environments, environmental planning, modelling and sustainability, process energy and management.

The programme supports work placements into relevant industries. This gives you the opportunity for paid work experience while exploring first-hand the field of Environmental Engineering you could choose for your career.

Career Options

Environmental Engineer, Water and Sanitary Engineer, Public/Environmental Health Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Sustainability Engineer, Restoration Engineer, Resource/Waste Management Engineer

Master of Engineering Practice
Electronic Engineering

Science graduates with electronics skills are sought after by many industries that use or manufacture electronic equipment. New Zealand’s electronics manufacturing industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. NZ companies are targeting niche markets, such as telecommunications, and exporting their products all over the world.

Electronics covers a wide range of exciting modern developments ranging from microscopic electronic circuits and machines, mobile and computer communications, advances in medical diagnosis and treatment, to developments in the latest audio and video technologies.

You will have the option to specialise in some of the most progressive areas in electronics today such as optoelectronics or mechatronics.

Optoelectronics deals with the conversion of electrical signals to light or vice-versa. Solar cells, fibre optics and lasers are integral components of everyday devices such as supermarket barcode scanners and long distance communication systems.

Mechatronics combines aspects of electronic software and mechanical engineering to produce devices such as printers, cars, aircraft, photocopiers and even washing machines. These are fast growing areas in which you can develop a productive and satisfying career.

Career Options

Design Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Electronic Technician, Information Systems Engineer
Mechatronic Designer, Embedded Programmer

Master of Engineering Practice
Material & Process

Efficiently converting the world’s raw materials and commodity goods into products is important to the global economy. To do this, we need to understand the properties of materials as diverse as food, wood, metals, plastics and fuel.

Learn how to add value to raw materials used to manufacture a number of useful products, while minimising waste. These products can be as varied as dietary formulae, foods, ceramics that can withstand high temperatures, new metal alloys, pharmaceuticals, laminated boards, functional proteins, and composites.

Materials and processing skills are used in industrial and other activities where materials are undergoing chemical, biochemical or physical changes.

At Waikato you will learn about process science, which involves knowing how to prepare raw materials, how to make reactions occur, and how to separate and purify products. You will understand how to limit and treat wastes, minimise energy use, and consider sustainable processes.

Career Options

Biotechnologist, Composite Engineer, Materials Scientist, Process Engineer, Product Developer

Master of Engineering Practice
Mechanical Engineering

Gain specialist skills and knowledge in electronics, materials and processing and mechanical engineering with an internationally relevant Master of Engineering Practice.

Mechanical engineering uses mechanics and energy principles to design, research, develop and manufacture tools, engines, motors and other devices.

Career Options

Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Automation Engineer, Energy Engineer, Equipment Prototype Engineer, Materials Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer