Taught course

Advanced Materials Science and Engineering

Institution
Queen Mary, University of London · School of Engineering and Materials Science
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A good 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in Materials, Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MSc programme provides you with a rigorous training in the study of materials science, and how materials can be harnessed for industrial and scientific progress.

You'll work on a project with one of our internationally respected research teams, gaining practical experience to boost your chosen career trajectory.

  • Be taught by world-leading academics who have pioneered breakthroughs in materials science.
  • Work in our state-of-the-art facilities, including testing and analysis labs.
  • Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).

What you'll study

This course is interdisciplinary in nature and involves a combination of theoretical and practical approaches. You’ll explore the latest experimental techniques in engineering, examine the characteristics, structure and properties of materials in greater depth, and have the option to choose from modules covering manufacturing processes, nanotechnology and nanomedicine, nanocomposites, polymer synthesis, renewable energy and more.

Alongside your taught modules, you'll work on a research project throughout the academic year, within one of our materials-based research groups. Your research project could be focused in the fields of ceramics, polymers, composites, elastomers, functional materials or manufacturing technologies.

You will also gain practical experience in our world-class processing facilities, such as the NanoVision Centre for Advanced Microscopy, which contains equipment for high-resolution imaging, and structural, chemical and mechanical analysis.

Teaching

You’ll be taught by some of the world’s leading materials scientists and engineers, who are pioneering developments in nanoindentation, graphene sensors, processible semiconductors, sustainable processing and more.

Our academic research feeds into our teaching at all levels, ensuring you share in the latest advancements.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions, as well as completing coursework for academic feedback.

You will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your time at Queen Mary.

Facilities

Our facilities include:

  • Confocal Laser Scanning and Super Resolution Microscopy Lab
  • Hip Wear Simulator
  • Mechanical Testing Facilities
  • NanoVision Centre
  • Polymer Chemistry Laboratory
  • Spectroscopy Facility
  • Thermal Analysis Facility
  • Workshops for Engineering Manufacture
  • Ceramics Processing Laboratory

Career paths

You’ll leave this MSc as a well-qualified graduate, with opportunities for employment in a range of industries including the automotive, aerospace, biotechnology and renewable energy sectors, as well as in research and development.

Our Industrial Liaison Forum gives you a chance to network with our industrial partners and build your professional contacts while at university.

96% of Engineering and Materials Science postgraduates are in employment or study 15 months after graduation (GOS, 2019/20)

95% of those postgraduates are in highly skilled roles (GOS, 2019/20)

Information for international students

If you're an international student you'll need to get ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) approval

English Language requirements apply.

Fees and funding

UK students
£12,650
International students
£28,900

Full-time study

September 2024 | 1 year

  • Home: £12,650
  • Overseas: £28,900

Conditional deposit

  • Home: Not applicable
  • Overseas: £2000

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Award

Funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

  • Scholarships and bursaries
  • Postgraduate loans (UK students)
  • Country-specific scholarships for international students

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Email
pgtadmissions@qmul.ac.uk