Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Microsystems Technology)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LCEE

Fees
AUD$ 12,500 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2012

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
015037G

Entry requirements
Applicants would normally have completed a degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualification. Entry is competitive and experience in engineering and information technology and completion of professional qualifications will be taken into account.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

This program provides graduates in Electrical and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) oriented engineering disciplines with an advanced understanding of the current practice and technology in one of the following streams:

Computational Physics
Computer Systems Engineering
Electrical Power Engineering
Microsystems Technology
Telecommunications
In addition, a general stream is available without a specialisation

Content & Structure

The program can be taken either full-time or part-time and students may progress to the Graduate Diploma or Masters where offered. Students are required to complete a total of 18 units of study to be eligible for the certificate.The 18 units of study consist of

minimum of 3 courses (13.5 units) listed for the relevant specialisation stream
and 1 course (4.5 units) listed in the Program Schedule of Courses in any stream

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
MICROSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 2), Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Three courses taken from Microsystems Technology stream courses listed in the Program Schedule of Courses.
One course of 4.5 units from the courses listed from the Program Schedule of Courses in any stream.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE OF COURSES
Microsystem Technology Stream
Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems	EEET 4047	4.5
Microengineering Technology	EEET 4061	4.5
VLSI Design G	EEET 4045	4.5
Electromagnetic Compatibility	EEET 4053	4.5
Nanofabrication and Microfluidics	NASC 3013	4.5
Nanoparticles and Assembly	NASC 3012	4.5
Computational Science 1	PHYS 2003	4.5
Computational Science 2	PHYS 2005	4.5
Computational Physics Stream
Computational Science 1	PHYS 2003	4.5
Computational Science 2	PHYS 2005	4.5
Applied Science Project	PHYS 3002	4.5
Applied Physics 4	PHYS 2004	4.5
Computer Systems Engineering Stream
Computer Hardware Design N	EEET 1009	4.5
System Design Techniques	EEET 4031	4.5
Advanced Internet Technology	EEET 4032	4.5
Digital Devices and Systems	EEET 3038	4.5
VLSI Design G	EEET 4045	4.5
Computer Communications and Networks	EEET 3025	4.5
Real-Time Systems and Control	EEET 3040	4.5
Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision	EEET 4055	4.5
Knowledge-Based Paradigms and their Engineering Applications	EEET 4056	4.5
Electromagnetic Compatibility	EEET 4053	4.5
Virtual Instrumentation Programming	EEET 4044	4.5
Telecommunication Networks M	EEET 4035	4.5
Electrical Power Engineering Stream
Mechatronics 2	EEET 4060	4.5
Electromagnetic Compatibility	EEET 4053	4.5
Virtual Instrumentation Programming	EEET 4044	4.5
Renewable Energy Systems	EEET 5012	4.5
Advanced Power Electronics	EEET 5030	4.5
Power System Operation and Control	EEET 5034	4.5
Electrical Power Systems	EEET 4057	4.5
Dynamics of Electrical Machines	EEET 5009	4.5
Real-Time Systems and Control	EEET 3040	4.5
Telecommunications Stream
Advanced Internet Technology	EEET 4032	4.5
Computer Communications and Networks	EEET 3025	4.5
Error Control Coding G	EEET 5099	4.5
Information Theory G	EEET 5101	4.5
Mobile Communications Fundamentals G	EEET 5102	4.5
Radio Technology Fundamentals G	EEET 5103	4.5
WCDMA for Third Generation Mobile Communications G	EEET 4054	4.5
Satellite Communications G	EEET 5104	4.5
Speech Processing G	EEET 4041	4.5
System Design Techniques	EEET 4031	4.5
Telecommunication Networks M	EEET 4035	4.5
Modern Communication Systems	EEET 4036	4.5
Optical Communications G	EEET 4046	4.5
Digital Receiver Techniques	EEET 5126	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Credit may be given to students who completed postgraduate level courses in addition to their undergraduate study, subject to the approval of the Program Director.Such credit will not be granted for more than one third of the total units of the program.

2. Where there is significant overlap of contents between courses offered as part of Graduate Certificate in Engineering and courses completed as part of undergraduate study, students are required to enrol in courses that have no such overlap.

Notes

1. Not all courses will be available in all study periods.