In this degree, which covers all areas of today's electronic world, you will investigate the technology, design and applications of microchips. Almost every electronic device used today - from computers to medical devices to children's toys - contains a microchip. Microelectronic engineers design these chips. You will be eligible for research work in the Queensland Microtechnology Facility and the Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, both based at Griffith University. In your final year, you will complete an industry placement to enhance your skills.

You will be prepared for work in Australia and overseas in electronics design and fabrication, computing and general engineering. You will find employment in many multinational companies, as well as in specialist technology companies.