MSc Materials Science and Engineering
The Materials Science and Engineering programme at University of Birmingham is a major research centre with world class facilities. The research is at the leading edge of Materials Science and Engineering, and we work closely with a range of industrial partners to ensure that the potential of our discoveries are maximised.
Quick Facts
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| Full-Time Duration: |
1 year |
| Starting in: |
September |
| Tuition Fee: |
£26,640 per year |
| Location: |
Birmingham, United Kingdom |
New materials underpin development and progress across a wide variety of sectors. New technologies, from planes to batteries, from hip implants to electronic devices, are made possible, and often limited by, the materials we currently know and use. Materials Scientists and Engineers work hard to understand how and why materials behave the way they do, and exploit this knowledge to develop new materials with amazing properties.
Studying the Materials Science and Engineering programme at University of Birmingham, you will develop a fundamental understanding of how the properties of a material, such as strength, electronic properties and biocompatibility, are affected by the material’s structure, such as its crystal structure or microstructure.
This knowledge can then be used to formulate strategies to develop new materials, such as alloys able to operate at higher temperatures for jet engine blades or high-toughness ceramics for armour applications. This programme will equip you with the skills required to join a wide variety of industries in the capacity of materials specialist, or continue your education at a PhD level.
Courses included:
- Advanced Metallurgy and Manufacturing
- Research and Communication Skills
- Non-metallic Materials
- Research Project
- Battery Materials
- Biomaterials
- Design Against Failure
- Electron Microscopy
