Materials Science and Engineering Masters/MSc
University of Birmingham
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Birmingham

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SEP-26

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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Birmingham

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In this course you’ll learn how to develop advanced materials for diverse applications. We’ll prepare you for an exciting career as a materials specialist in a range of industries. At our major research centre, you’ll study how and why material behave the way they do. You’ll discover how to develop new materials with amazing properties. We work closely with industrial partners, so you can experience the real world potential of our discoveries. Access one of the best centres for materials ...Read more

In this course you’ll learn how to develop advanced materials for diverse applications. We’ll prepare you for an exciting career as a materials specialist in a range of industries. At our major research centre, you’ll study how and why material behave the way they do. You’ll discover how to develop new materials with amazing properties. We work closely with industrial partners, so you can experience the real world potential of our discoveries. Access one of the best centres for materials research in the UK, providing excellent preparation for further postgraduate study. Metallurgy and Materials Science at Birmingham is a major research centre with world class facilities. Benefit from strong partnerships with numerous industrial leaders, including Rolls-Royce, Baosteel, and various others. You’ll experience a broad spectrum of research activities, spanning from the atomic scale to component-level investigations.

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4th
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14th

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Entry requirements

Students should hold a 2:2 Honours degree or above in engineering or technical subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or any physical sciences discipline.

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£12,150 per year

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£33,660 per year

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£33,660 per year

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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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University of Birmingham
Edgbaston Birmingham Birmingham United Kingdom B15 2TT United Kingdom
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