- If you wonder what Mechatronics is all about, think exciting new developments like self-driving cars or drone imagery and you are pretty much on the money.
- Mechatronic engineers are some of the people behind these new technologies, using their expertise in computing, electronics and mechanical engineering to design and maintain machinery with electronic and computer control systems, such as aircrafts, robots, motor vehicles, cameras, power generators and chemical plant machinery.
- In the Mechatronics Systems major you will develop strong skills in the mathematical modelling of the behaviour, response, and control of mechanical systems that can perform physical tasks. You will also learn about electronic sensors used for sensing of the environment and the instrumentation required to support them and use of computer programming skills for interfacing computers with machines.
Careers:
Mechatronic Engineers are known for their strong analytical and problem-solving skills and find employment in a wide range of areas including:
Automation and robotics (e.g. Google's self-driving cars)
Automotive engineering (e.g. anti-lock braking systems)
- Consumer goods
- Machine vision (e.g. imaging-based automatic inspection for industries such as tyre, rubber, FMCG and automotive)
- Mechatronics systems
- Medical imaging systems
- Mobile apps
- Sensing and control systems
- Transportation and vehicular systems.
Take a look at the news section of Engineers Australia for interesting articles about how Mechatronic Engineering is used to solve a range of environmental and medical problems.
Qualification:
Australian Year 12
- Domestic students: 2017 Minimum ATAR 85.00
- Domestic students: 2016 Clearly-in Rank 85.00
- International students: 2017 Guaranteed ATAR 85.00
- VCE (units 3 and 4) prerequisite subjects-A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics, and in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; OR A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in both Mathematical Methods (CAS) and Specialist Mathematics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- International students: 2017 Guaranteed IB score-31
- IB prerequisite subjects-English, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics), and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, OR English, Mathematics and Further Mathematics
GCE A Levels/Singapore A Levels
- International students: 2017 Guaranteed score-BCC
- A Level prerequisite subjects-Mathematics and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics and at least Grade C in an accepted AS Level English subject
Trinity College Foundation Studies
- Trinity College Foundation Studies-80
- TCFS prerequisite subjects-EAP (a score of at least 50%),English, Mathematics 1, and oneof Biology, Chemistry or PhysicsOR EAP (a score of at least 50%),English and both Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2
Year1
Semester 1
- CALCULUS 2
- ENGINEERING SYSTEMS DESIGN 1
- PHYSICS 1
- BREADTH
Semester 2
- LINEAR ALGEBRA
- ENGINEERING SYSTEMS DESIGN 2
- PHYSICS 2
- BREADTH
Year2
Semester 1
- ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
- ENGINEERING COMPUTATION
- REAL ANALYSIS
- BREADTH
Semester 2
- FOUNDATIONS OF ELECTRICAL NETWORKS
- ENGINEERING MECHANICS
- OBJECT ORIENTED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- BREADTH
Year3
Semester 1
- ANALOG AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS CONCEPTS
- COMPLEX ANALYSIS
- MECHANICS AND MATERIALS
- BREADTH/SCIENCE
Semester 2
- NUMERICAL PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
- MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS DESIGN
- SYSTEMS MODELLING AND ANALYSIS
- BREADTH/SCIENCE
Studying Year 12 in Australia
- You should apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Full details about the VTAC application process can be found on the VTAC website. Through VTAC, you can list up to 12 course preferences. You should list courses in your order of preference with the course of greatest interest listed first. Be sure that your application is finalised by the VTAC due dates.
- If you have previously applied to the University of Melbourne via VTAC but were not offered a place or were offered but never enrolled, you should apply as a new student.
- If you're studying interstate, you can find more specific application information for your state in one of our application flyers: NSW/ACT QLD SA TAS WA
Current University of Melbourne international students
- If you're an international student currently studying at the University of Melbourne and you wish to transfer to another University of Melbourne course, you must submit your transfer application via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Be sure that your application is finalised by the VTAC due dates.
- All other international students
You can apply online using our e-application.
- Please ensure your application is received by us before the relevant deadline. An application fee of AUD$100 applies. This fee is non-refundable.
- Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply in person in your own country, we have a number of overseas representatives in a variety of countries. Search our list of overseas representatives to find one near you.
- If you have accepted an offer from another institution in Australia, been granted a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) and want to transfer to the University of Melbourne within the first six months of study you will need a letter of release from that institution. Please see our International Student Transfer Policy for more details.
- International Baccalaureate and US Advanced Placement students
- You can choose to have your IB or AP results sent directly to the University as soon as they are released. Please make sure you advise us in your application if you have authorised the release of your results.
- University of Melbourne AP institution code: 9015
- University of Melbourne IB institution code: 002406
