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MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering

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    MSc Full-time 1 year, Part-time 2-5 years

Course Description

This programme will provide you with the expertise in advanced materials and engineering needed to design and innovate sustainable materials for today’s world.

Materials is a discipline which underpins global industry, opening worldwide opportunities for a well-paid and rewarding career. From materials developed to increase the effectiveness of replacement joints to advances for a more fuel-efficient vehicle design, opportunities are endless.

Our programmes have a long track record of delivering high-quality and research-led education. The development of new and improved materials is at the very heart of a range of technologies and you’ll have the opportunity to explore and deepen your understanding of the scientific, engineering and design aspects of materials, their structure, properties, processing, in-service behaviour and environmental impact, at a more advanced level.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a science or engineering subject.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

Typical careers span many industrial sectors including aerospace, power generation, automotive, construction, transport, medical equipment and implants and consumer goods. Possible roles include technical and project management, research and development, technical support to manufacturing, as well as sales and marketing.

Many of our master’s degree students continue their studies with us, joining our thriving community of PhD students engaged in materials projects of real-world significance.

Recent graduate roles include:

  • Commercial Manager
  • Project Administrator
  • Materials Engineer
  • Project Engineer.
  • Materials Engineer
  • SAIC Motor Corporation Limited

Some employers our graduates work for:

  • Beijing Huafu Engineering (China)
  • Commercial Aircraft China
  • Common Technology Research Institute
  • Exp Global
  • Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

  • Research Methods
  • Materials Modelling
  • Advanced Materials Characterisation

Optional Modules (select one)

  • Nanomaterials and Composites
  • Advanced Joining Methods

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

  • Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability
  • Group Design Project
  • Advanced Processing of Materials

Optional Modules

  • Colloid Science and Engineering
  • Advances in Biomaterials

Summer

  • MSc Project

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