Queen's University Belfast
MSc Materials Science and Engineering
Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 23,150 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
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.
Materials Science And Engineering Highlights
Applications for this course received after 30th June 2020 may not be accepted. In addition, a deposit will be required to secure a place.
Professional Accreditations
- The MSc Materials Science and Engineering programme is accredited by The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). Upon graduating, students will have fulfilled the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Upon graduating, a Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) like IOM3 will provide membership benefits to build up the necessary skills and competencies when the time comes to applying for professional registration.
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.
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Curriculum
Course Structure
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.
Part time students, please note that although the course is part time in terms of number of modules taken each year, the modules themselves are still taught full time in block delivery mode as detailed above.
After completion of the taught modules, research academic supervisors will help in the design and realisation of the research project.
Introduction
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.
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.
Topics covered
- 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.
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Career Opportunities
Advanced technology materials-related manufacturing companies are economically extremely significant to both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Multinationals, such as Intel, Bombardier, Seagate, Thales and Kyocera have major research, development and production facilities on the island. Such companies employ many thousands and are all keen to ensure a steady stream of technically informed, problem solving graduates to augment their workforces. Advanced, specialist understanding (beyond BSc level) of how materials properties underpin existing and new commercial activities is key to maintaining the health of these companies and their presence on the island in the future. Equally, materials-based industries act as major employers throughout the rest of the world, so there is no limitation to career location. Careers in materials-related research in both academia and industry may be pursued.
Employment after the Course
Examples of employment: Research or Production Engineer; Technical Management; Academic Researcher; Technical Consultant.
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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