Program Overview

Introduction to the Digital Manufacturing of Advanced Materials MSc

The Digital Manufacturing of Advanced Materials MSc is a one-year program co-developed with industry to equip students with interdisciplinary skills highly in demand. This Master's provides comprehensive training in advanced materials, high-throughput experimentation, robotics, automation, digitalisation, machine learning, and AI, preparing graduates for the laboratories and manufacturing sites of the future.

Program Overview

• The program is full-time and starts in September.
• It is based at UCL's campus in Stratford, home to the Manufacturing Futures Lab.
• Students will have access to specialist materials production labs and the chance to build their expertise alongside world-leading academics and industrial partners.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
• English language requirements: Level 1.

Equivalent Qualifications

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from a list of countries. The equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on the page.

Course Overview

The program champions a holistic digital approach, combining up-to-date synthetic and analytic procedures, automation, data science, and computational tools. Developed in collaboration with industry partners, experiential learning sits at the heart of the program. Students learn through case studies and open-ended research questions developed with industry.

Curriculum

• Term 1: Introduction to key concepts in materials and data science, coding, and digital manufacturing.
• Term 2: Advanced data science concepts with an emphasis on machine learning and their application in automated materials manufacturing.
• Term 3: Devoted to a research project covering elements of data-driven materials manufacturing.

Modules

Compulsory Modules

• Applications of Digital Materials Manufacturing
• Automation of Materials Manufacturing
• Data-Driven Materials Manufacturing - Integrated Module
• Fundamentals of Data Science
• High-Throughput Materials Chemistry
• MSc Research Project in Digital Materials Manufacturing

Optional Modules

List A (15 Credits)

• Sustainability Analysis of Engineering Systems
• Advanced Characterisation
• Electrochemical Materials
• Nature-Inspired Materials Engineering
• Fundamentals of Nanoengineering
• Precision Manufacturing

List B (15 Credits)

• Community Wellbeing, Health Inequalities and the role of Social Prescribing
• Foundations of Citizen Science
• Sustainability and Decision-Making
• Inclusive Design and Environments
• Innovation for a Fairer World
• Find your Future
• Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice
• East London Lab

Teaching and Learning

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, individual and group coursework, hands-on experience with relevant tools, and engagement with researchers in academia and industry. Assessment includes examinations, presentations, essays, coursework, and a research project.

Careers

With a firm foundation in research methods, insight into topical research, and strong interdisciplinary skills, graduates will be well-placed for roles in research and manufacturing environments driving innovation and digital transformation.

Employability

The program emphasizes hands-on learning in material development and production, guided by industry needs, with Term 3 research projects designed to further strengthen practical skills and industry readiness.

Networking

Regular opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build professional contacts as part of the Master's, including events hosted by UCL Careers and seminars with expert academic speakers and industrial experts.

Fees and Funding

• UK students: Ł21,500 (2026/27)
• International students: Ł42,700 (2026/27)
• Additional costs may include printing, laboratory equipment, and a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2.

Funding Opportunities

Current funding opportunities can be found on the bursaries and scholarships page of the Chemical Engineering website. The UCL East London Scholarship is available, with a value of tuition fees plus a stipend, based on financial need.