1991

The Division of Materials Engineering was first established under the School of Applied Science, offering a 3-year programme leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Materials Engineering) degree. An optional 4-year programme leading the Bachelor of Applied Science with honours was also available.

1992

The 4-year direct honours programme leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) was introduced.

2000

The Division of Materials Engineering was elevated into a full-fletched engineering school - School of Materials Engineering (SME).

2004

SME’s invention of the world’s first completely-dissolving heart stent created biomedical treatment breakthrough.

2005

• The School of Materials Engineering was renamed as School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE).

• MSE signed MOU with National Heart Centre to develop cardiovascular devices.

2006

• MSE signed MOU with renowned Mayo Clinic, USA to conduct joint research in alternative cancer therapy.

• MSE partnered the Eye Institute at Tan Tock Seng Hospital to develop a revolutionary method of cataract removal.

2007

• MSE’s biomedical start-up, Amaranth Medical Pte Ltd, received US$7.5m in funding from Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Charter Life Sciences and EDB’s Bio*One Capital.

• MSE’s first joint venture medical device, Ree-Trakt was released for sale in the United States