Corrosion Control Engineering

The MSc in Corrosion Control Engineering provides comprehensive training in corrosion science and management across diverse industries. It covers the fundamental chemistry, physics, electrochemistry, and metallurgy that underpin corrosion processes, before moving to exploring corrosion issues and advanced protection strategies for real-world industrial applications.

As the global transition towards more sustainable energy accelerates, the need for corrosion control has never been more critical. This course will focus on the role of corrosion in emerging areas, including hydrogen transportation, battery technologies, and geothermal plants, as well as more traditional energy sources, e.g. nuclear power and oil and gas production, including carbon capture for sustainability. It will also tackle corrosion control in transportation, aerospace, construction, and biomedical engineering to ensure the structural integrity of critical components in these complex and demanding applications.

Throughout the course, you will be taught by research active academics and industry experts in an encouraging and inclusive environment, exploring cutting-edge solutions to modern corrosion engineering challenges. Upon graduation, you will be highly sought after in the UK, Europe, and across the globe, as highly trained corrosion engineers, equipped to tackle the evolving needs of industries from energy to healthcare and beyond, continue to be in demand.

Aims

• To produce highly skilled, professionally qualified graduates who are well-prepared for careers as corrosion scientists or engineers in industries across the globe. Graduates will be equipped to address the complex challenges of materials selection and corrosion in various sectors, from energy and infrastructure to transportation and beyond.
• To provide rigorous conversion training that is both intellectually stimulating and industrially relevant, ensuring that students develop a deep understanding of the latest advancements in corrosion science and engineering while gaining practical skills applicable to real-world industrial contexts.
• To meet the needs of engineers, scientists, and technologists aiming to advance their professional expertise in the field of materials engineering and corrosion. The course is designed to enhance their ability to implement corrosion control methods and strategies across a wide range of industries, preparing them to solve critical challenges in emerging fields such as renewable energy, hydrogen, and advanced manufacturing.