Master of Materials Engineering

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Course description

This Masters course teaches you an in-depth understanding of selecting materials for use in advanced engineering applications. The course aims to convey detailed knowledge of the processing, composition, properties and usage of advanced material systems.

• Explore the technologies used to manufacture advanced materials
• Understand the relationship between composition and performance
• How do these materials perform in hostile conditions

Understanding these aspects provides you with the essential skills, required when selecting and designing engineering materials. Graduates of a Master of Materials Engineering go on to work as engineers, materials scientists or advisors in industry and research development.

Entry requirements of a Master of Materials Engineering

Most universities require a degree in a subject related to Science, Engineering or Technology, in some cases -one year minimum of relevant practical experience. Therefore you should contact your university and find out about the exact entry requirements.

The duration of a Masters degree in Materials Engineering lasts one year of full-time study. The study is divided into different modules, such as advanced techniques for materials engineering, competitive materials technology, industrial processing of materials, engineering design and communication.

The following universities offer a Master of Materials Engineering: