Semester 1 
Compulsory modules
The core modules will ensure you will gain the adequate background to tackle most aspects of Materials Science and Engineering, and ensure you will develop key professional and research skills. You will learn the fundamentals of materials science, and how materials can be analysed and studied.

Introduction to Materials * - 10 credits
Materials Characterisation - 10 credits
Communication Skills - 10 credits
* module is only compulsory for those students who do not have a materials background from their undergraduate degree.

Optional modules
Select 4 or 5 of the example optional modules:

Design Against Failure
Biomaterials
Electron Microscopy
Functional Materials
Polymer Science and Soft Matter
Sensors and Composites
Surface Engineering
Semester 2 
Compulsory module
Effective Project Management
Optional modules
Select 4 of the example optional modules:

Hydrogen and fuel cells
Materials for Energy Generation and Storage 
Materials for Sustainable Environment Technology 
Net Shape Manufacturing 
Physical Metallurgy for Titanium and Nickel
Semester 3 
Research Project

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.