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Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing MSc
Master
Online
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
1 Year
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This unique course combines in-depth study of advanced materials with cutting-edge additive manufacturing. Highly flexible and featuring part-time and online study options, it also provides a route for students from non-engineering backgrounds to pursue careers in pioneering areas of materials and manufacturing development.
Forge a future career where you can spearhead innovation across many industries – from transport to architecture and the biomedical sector
Raise your professional profile: this course is accredited by IOM³, The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, which paves the way for you to register as a Chartered Engineer
Realise your ambitions even if you have come from a non-engineering undergraduate route: this MSc acts as a conversion programme and we offer a bridging module to give you a solid platform for success
Enjoy maximum flexibility in your studies: you can choose to study full-time or part-time, at the University or via a combination of online learning and short course attendance
Develop your skills on a highly vocational programme where you will explore manufacturing processes and conduct laboratory experiments
Learn from real-world case studies and guest lectures by industry leaders
Draw on the expertise and facilities of our acclaimed Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE)
Conduct an independent scholarship project into a theme of your choice
You can also choose to study the course online
About this course
On graduating, you will be well equipped to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry in roles where you can implement new and emerging technologies, specifically additive manufacturing.
The skills you gain on the MSc will enable you to work in key positions related to component design and engineering, the management of technical resources or – at a strategic level – the formulation of business plans based on complex data analysis.
A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree or similar qualification in chemistry, biology, geology, engineering or a related analytical discipline
A2 Mathematics or equivalent
This degree is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM³) at Chartered Engineer level and this satisfies further learning towards the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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Subjects
- Design
- Innovation
- Materials
- Engineering
- Part Time
- Manufacturing
- Bridging
- Underpinning
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Skills
- Software Skills
Course programme
If you are a student from a non-engineering background, you will need to take an online bridging module before you start the MSc:
Introduction to Materials and Additive ManufacturingThis online module aims to provide the academic underpinning required in technical areas for entry to the MSc Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing. It will equip you with the design and software skills you need for this specialist subject area. You will study a variety of content, such as:
- 3D Parametric CAD Modelling
- Product Design and Development Methodologies
- Introduction to Material and Manufacturing Science
- Introduction to Engineering Mathematics
- Principles of Design for Manufacture
- Manufacturing Process Categorisation
- Personal Development Planning
Additional information
£850 per 20 credits* (2019/20)
International fee-
£14,250 for the full programme (2019/20)
Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing MSc