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University of Birmingham: Materials Science and Engineering

Institution University of Birmingham View institution profile
Department School of Metallurgy and Materials
Web https://www.birmingham.ac.uk
Email pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

Tackle global challenges in a world dependent on advanced materials. Our MSc programme will give you the expertise.

From planes and batteries to hip implants and electronics, you’ll learn how to develop advanced materials for diverse applications. We’ll prepare you for an exciting career as a materials specialist in a range of industries.

Course highlights

At our major research centre, you’ll study how and why material behave the way they do. You’ll discover how to develop new materials with amazing properties. We work closely with industrial partners, so you can experience the real world potential of our discoveries.

  • Access one of the best centres for materials research in the UK, providing excellent preparation for further postgraduate study.

  • Metallurgy and Materials Science at Birmingham is a major research centre with world class facilities.

  • Benefit from strong partnerships with numerous industrial leaders, including Rolls-Royce, Baosteel, and various others.

  • You’ll experience a broad spectrum of research activities, spanning from the atomic scale to component-level investigations.

Course delivery

Benefit from teaching led by Professors who are global experts in their field. Our programme include lectures, practicals and case studies, group and individual research projects and the development of transferrable skills to give you access to a wide range of careers.

  • Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields.

  • Receive tailored guidance and feedback in tutorials, enabling you to tackle specific challenges and enhance comprehension of the material.

  • Actively take part in seminars which promote deeper comprehension through dialogue and interaction.

  • Foster independence through project work, preparing you for professional environments and ongoing personal development.

  • Conduct experiments in the lab to develop skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving.

MSc

University of Birmingham

Our high-quality teaching and supervision will help you take your skills and career to the next level.

Here, you’ll feel engaged, motivated and challenged, as part of our inclusive community that has a strong research culture. At Birmingham, we’ll support your health, wellbeing and personal development. While our professional and academic careers services will help you take the next step. This is your time. This is your place.

With more than 600 taught programmes and a range of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular UK universities for postgraduate study.

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