UCL INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS DISCOVERY
Advanced Materials Science MSc
2016/17 Entry
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-for-materials-discovery
WHY STUDY THIS DEGREE
AT UCL?
Our Advanced Materials Science MSc
relates scientific theories to the R & D
of advanced materials, encourages
innovation and creative thinking and
contextualises it within the global market.
With a growing world population, there
is increasing need for scientific experts
and entrepreneurs who can develop
commercially viable novel materials with
advanced properties - addressing critical
issues from energy to healthcare. This
new degree brings together frontline
research-based teaching from across
UCL to train the next generation of
materials scientists.
The programme aims to equip students
with a comprehensive knowledge of
materials science and the related state-ofthe-art technologies; an understanding of
the structure, properties and applications
of materials, scientific research skills, and the
insight and capability to be an entrepreneur
in the field. In addition, students will engage
in a literature project and a six-month
cutting-edge research project.
IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?
The MSc is designed for students with a
background in materials science, chemistry,
physics, polymer science, biology, or
engineering, who are interested in expanding
their knowledge of the cutting-edge
materials science and technology being
developed by academic and commercially
research groups.
Taking advantage of UCL strong
interdisciplinary research culture and
connections with industry this course
focuses on developing both scientific and
commercial understanding simultaneously.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our MSc programme has been tailored-made
to provide the scientific and commercial
expertise to help you learn how to design
innovative, problem-solving materials that
are economically viable and sustainable.
The course delivers the fundamental
and practical knowledge in processing,
manufacturability, life cycle design, and
certification, giving students the skills they
need to design the next generation of
materials.
Students also develop managerial,
entrepreneurship and transferable skills in
areas including critical analysis of research
landscape, design of experiments,
materials research, critical data analysis,
teamwork and effective communication
skills using real-life scenarios, and studentled group projects.
Finally, students will be given first-hand
insight from industrial experts and
entrepreneurs at guest lecturers and
will be given the opportunity to interact
and network with them at social events
organised by the Institute.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-for-materials-discovery
DEGREE STRUCTURE
DISSERTATION/REPORT
Mode: Full-time: 1 year
Students undertake modules to the value
of 180 credits.
All students undertake a literature project
and an independent, 6-month research
project which culminates in a 20-minute
oral presentation and a dissertation of
10,000 to 12,000 words.
The programme consists of five core modules
(75 credits), two optional modules (30 credits),
a literature project (15 credits) and a research
project/dissertation (60 credits).
CORE MODULES
• Advanced Materials Characterisation
• Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
• Materials Design, Selection and Discovery
• Microstructural Control in Materials Science
• Research Methodology
OPTIONAL MODULES
• Advanced Topics in Energy Science and Materials
• Biomaterials Applications
• Mastering Entrepreneurship
• Materials and Fatigue/Fracture Analysis
• Nanoscale Processing and
Characterisation for Advanced Devices
• Simulation Methods in Materials Chemistry
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Teaching is delivered by lectures, interactive
tutorials, case discussions, and modelling
projects. Assessment is by a combination
of ongoing coursework, presentations, a
group project and/or a written examination,
a dissertation and a viva voce.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s
degree from a UK university or an overseas
qualification of an equivalent standard.
When we access your application we
would like to learn:
• Why you want to study Advanced Materials Science at graduate level?
English Language Requirements
• Why you want to study Advanced If your education has not been conducted
in the English language, you will be expected
to demonstrate evidence of an adequate
level of English proficiency.
The English language level for this
programme is: Good
Further information can be found on our
English language requirements page:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
29 July 2016
Materials Science at UCL?
• What particularly attracts you to the chosen programme?
• How your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme?
• Where you would like to go professionally with your degree?
Together with essential academic requirements,
the personal statement is your opportunity to
illustrate whether your reasons for applying to
this programme match what the programme
will deliver. Applicants who have a portfolio
are strongly recommended to submit it when
they apply.
CONTACT
Dr Tung Chun (John) Lee
Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-for-materials-discovery/prospective-students/mscadvanced-materials-science
Email: enquiries.materialsdiscovery@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7679 1003
PDF Updated: Nov, 2015
Information correct at time of going to press.
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