MSc Polymer Science and Engineering

Program Overview

This accredited Master's program in Materials Science and Engineering provides a comprehensive understanding of polymer science, advanced materials characterization, and research methods. Students develop skills in materials modeling, nanomaterials, and composites, preparing them for careers in academia and industry. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning, ensuring graduates are highly employable in the field.

Program Outline

• Research Methods: Develop critical thinking in analyzing literature and applying it to engineering problems, gaining knowledge of data analysis techniques, and learning how to measure unknown quantities.
• Polymer Science: Understand the chemistry, properties, processing, characterization, and application of polymers.
• Advanced Materials Characterization: Learn about the principles of various characterization techniques (electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and thermal analysis) used in materials science and engineering.
• Nanomaterials and Composites: Learn about the latest developments in nanomaterials and composites, including preparation, processing, properties, and applications in various fields.

Assessment:

• Written examinations
• Set coursework exercises
• Laboratory reports
• MSc project assessed by a dissertation, literature review, and oral presentation.

Teaching:

• A combination of high-quality lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes, and research methodology training.

Other:

• Accreditation: Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), licensed by the UK Engineering Council.
• Strong industry history of research and innovation in materials science.
• Research-rich culture directly informs teaching.
• Located in the Department of Materials, housing leading facilities for teaching and research.
• Includes access to online materials.
• Students become members of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
• Upon completion, graduates are able to:
• Organize and manage time and resources effectively.
• Apply a critical approach to problem solving.
• Exercise independent learning skills.
• Work effectively both independently and in a group.
• Features a dedicated group of academics with expertise in materials science and engineering.

UK fee: £13,000 Full-time degree per annum International fee: £28,750 Full-time degree per annum