Program Overview

Advanced Materials MSc

Overview

This course provides in-depth understanding of the nature, properties and manufacturing of a broad range of advanced materials, including materials for fuel cells and electrolysers, lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, green hydrogen and energy storage, composite materials for transport and wind energy, biomaterials for healthcare, advanced electronic materials, and digital and additive manufacturing of materials.

Why Choose This Course?

• Top 18 UK university (QS World Rankings 2025 and THE World University Rankings 2025)
• UK top 10 department for mechanical engineering (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

Course Content

This MSc in Advanced Materials programme is a full-time degree studied over a period of one calendar year commencing in late September. Each year of study is divided into two semesters of teaching, while the major individual project is undertaken in the summer session.

Core Modules

• Advanced Materials Characterisation (autumn) 20 credits
• Masters Engineering Research and Communication (full year) 20 credits
• Individual Postgraduate Project (summer) 60 credits

Optional Modules

• Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials (autumn) 20 credits
• Fibre Reinforced Composites Manufacturing 10 credits
• Materials for Low-Carbon Transport
• Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy 10 credits
• Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing 10 credits
• Materials Design Against Failure (spring) 10 credits
• Advanced Technology Review (autumn) 10 credits
• Energy Storage (spring) 10 credits
• Manufacturing and Engineering with Polymers 10 credits
• Digital Manufacturing 10 credits
• Advanced Energy and Electronic Materials

Learning and Assessment

How You Will Learn

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Project work

How You Will Be Assessed

• Exams
• Coursework
• Essays
• Presentations
• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: 2:1 in a relevant subject
• International and EU equivalents: We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)

Fees

• Home / UK: £12,750
• International: £30,750

Careers

• Careers advice
• Job prospects

We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students. Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Funding

There are many ways to fund your postgraduate course, from scholarships to government loans. We also offer a range of international masters scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.