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This MSc course offers an opportunity to examine some of contemporary science's most pressing issues and to develop a wide range of skills associated with masters-level study. You can choose any of the current modules within the postgraduate science programme, which means that you can tailor this MSc to suit your own interests.

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The MSc in Professional Science is an innovative masters degree course designed to allow you to pursue advanced training in science, while simultaneously developing business and workplace skills highly valued by employers. This qualification enables you to explore scientific topics at postgraduate level and also have an interest in how science relates to the world of business.

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The Materials Engineering Group's research is based around three areas: residual stress measurement using advanced experimental techniques; materials characterization for novel materials and for structural integrity assessments; and high temperature materials behaviour and performance.We are world leaders in the development and application of neutron and synchrotron X-ray methods for residual stress measurement in materials. We work closely with partners in industry, particularly in the aerospace and nuclear power sectors.

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The Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Research Group investigates a wide range of fundamental and applied research including:- The study of physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere including global warming, ozone depletion and aerosol formation.- Many body theory and its applications to condensed matter studies including properties of graphene.- Experimental astrochemistry and astrobiology.- The study of cold atoms and the formation of optical lattices.- Experimental and theoretical study of electron molecule interactions- Irradiation of biomolecules and cellular material.- Biomolecular clusters.The group conducts theoretical and experimental interdisciplinary research with an international focus. Many of our projects are part of larger national and international programmes.

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The Materials Engineering Group has an international reputation for its research activity in the fields of residual stress measurement and analysis, high temperature materials behaviour and materials characterisation. We have an excellent suite of testing facilities on-campus, ranging from X-ray residual stress measurement to state-of-the-art electron microscopy.

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The OU Materials Engineering Group has state-of-the-art facilities for materials characterization, with a strong focus on mechanical properties, fatigue and fracture, and forensic failure analysis. The group has electron microscopy (FEGSEM, TEM, and access to dual beam FIB/SEM), mechanical testing with capability up to 1200˚C, a large creep facility, nanoindentation, diffusion bonding, as well as optical microscopy and metallography.The group hosts around 16 full-time and 5 part-time research students many of whom have a focus on fabrication techniques for materials and structures.

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The OU Materials Engineering Group is internationally renowned for its work on the development and application of novel techniques for the measurement and analysis of residual stress. In addition to on-site equipment for residual stress analysis using X-ray diffraction, incremental hole drilling, and the contour method, we are intensive users of international neutron and synchrotron X-ray facilities.The group hosts around 16 full-time and 5 part-time research students, many of whom have a focus on residual stresses and their effects on performance.

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