MSc Materials Science and Engineering
MSc Materials Science and Engineering
The MSc is primarily intended as a conversion course, for those with primary degrees in the conventional physical sciences (Chemistry and Physics for example) or engineering.
Equally, however, it may be used as part of a continuing professional development programme for those already employed in materials-related industry. The course content gives technical coverage across a wide variety of materials topics.
The primary mission of the course is to develop a strong technical understanding of materials science and engineering, preparing you for a career in either materials-related industry or in academic research.
Technical lecture information will be consolidated, using data analysis and problem-solving classes, to build critical investigative capability, badly needed in the workplace. Project management skills will also be honed through taught material, research projects and industrial placements, where appropriate.
A major component in the MSc will be the successful completion of a materials-related research project and, for those undertaking a professional internship, a successfully completed work-placement in a materials-related industry.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications for this course received after 30th June may not be accepted. In addition, a deposit will be required to secure a place.
Highlights
Professional Accreditation
- The course will seek relevant professional accreditation once the first year of the course has been delivered.
World Class Facilities
- The programme is supported by well-equipped laboratories, digital network and computing facilities, library access and lecture rooms. The interdisciplinary nature of the subject means that you will experience materials-related activity in a number of different environments across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, in which both fundamental and applied research is done.
“Understanding and controlling the properties of materials is crucial for driving technology forward. This has always been the case: throughout human history, societal developments have relied on the materials used from stone to bronze, to iron and finally to silicon ages. This course will take graduates who have been educated in the physical sciences or engineering and build their knowledge of the fundamental and applied aspects of materials science to the point where they are prepared for employment in materials-related manufacturing or research and development.”
Prof Marty Gregg
Course Details
The course is taught by block teaching spread over 2 weeks in delivery.
During these two weeks, direct contact time will be ~ 32.5 hours in total: 15 hours of lectures (3 hours per teaching day) and 17.5 hours of problem-solving / dry practical classes (3.5 hours per teaching day).
Block teaching weeks will usually include non-contact time in which students will develop background knowledge through the study of relevant detailed reading lists. After each block teaching fortnight, students will be required to complete significant assignment challenges and study for class test assessments.
After completion of the taught modules, research academic supervisors will help in the design and realisation of the research project.
A major component in the MSc will be the successful completion of a materials-related research project and, for those undertaking a professional internship, a successfully completed work-placement in a materials-related industry.
Modules
• Microstructure and microstructural development
• Mechanical properties of materials
• Functional properties of materials
• Manufacturing and processing
• Polymers and composites
• Materials selection
• Materials characterisation
• Project management and data handling
Additional information on learning and teaching including course fees, can be found here: Materials Science and Engineering (MSc)
Entrance Requirements
Graduate
Normally a 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant physical sciences or engineering discipline, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements but hold relevant professional qualifications or can demonstrate appropriate and relevant experience, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).
Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information.
International Qualifications
For information on international qualification equivalents please select Your Country from the list on our International Students website.
Additional Information for International Students
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must satisfy University requirements for English language, by providing evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years.
For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
INTO at Queen's can provide tuition to help you meet the University's English Language Requirements, please see https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/queens-university-belfast
Please note: Applications for this course, received after 30th June may not be accepted. A deposit will be required to secure a place.
How to apply
Applications for postgraduate study may be made online here.
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