MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
Imperial College London
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OverviewThis MSc is suited to talented engineers and scientists with a passion for understanding and creating innovative materials. It will equip you with core knowledge of materials science and engineering that can be applied to any materials-based career, giving you flexibility in the job market.This flexible MSc is a stand-alone qualification designed to prepare students to solve problems in materials science and engineering under the exacting conditions we encounter today.The programme is ...Read more

Overview

This MSc is suited to talented engineers and scientists with a passion for understanding and creating innovative materials. It will equip you with core knowledge of materials science and engineering that can be applied to any materials-based career, giving you flexibility in the job market.

This flexible MSc is a stand-alone qualification designed to prepare students to solve problems in materials science and engineering under the exacting conditions we encounter today.

The programme is broad, covering many aspects of both the science of materials and engineering applications, and includes course work and original research components.

Our students will have access to world leading knowledge and infrastructure by working on real research projects as part of established research groups, and you will be motivated to develop your ability to research, design, assess, implement and review solutions to real-life engineering problems across a wide range of materials.

This course aims to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the key structural properties of different classes of materials. You will gain skills in characterisation of materials, in particular their structural, thermal, morphological and chemical properties.

You will use the principles and underlying theory of a range of characterisation methods – including X-ray Diffraction, Electron Microscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Scanning Probe Microscopies – as well as a range of modelling tools, applicable to a broad spectrum of materials types at different length scales.

Study programme

You begin by studying the three taught core modules and five optional modules (four of which are assessed) in the Autumn and Spring terms. Your written examinations take place during the Summer term, and coursework assessment takes place throughout your studies.

Your research project is completed throughout your studies, with the majority of the work taking place after your written examinations. In the first term you will complete a project plan, and in the second term you will work on the literature review for your final report. You will carry out your research over the summer after exams finish, and submit your research thesis in September.

Professional accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

Achieving a professionally accredited degree demonstrates to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. It also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

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Entry requirements

Students need to have an minimum requirement of 2.1 degree in materials, mechanical/civil/chemical engineering, physics or chemistry.

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£18,500 per year

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£42,900 per year

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£42,900 per year

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Imperial College London
Exhibition Road Kensington and Chelsea London SW7 2AZ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Gloucester Road  0.3 miles away Nearest train station: West Brompton  0.7 miles away
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