This accredited Master of Science programme is designed for graduates who hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, the natural sciences, or materials science. The curriculum builds directly on prior study and aims to develop you into a materials expert by combining a carefully updated core syllabus with subject-specific lectures created for this programme. The overall design keeps pace with current and future challenges in materials science and supports both career entry and preparation for doctoral research.
The course is organized so that the first year provides a solid grounding in fundamental topics, while the second year emphasizes hands-on research, allowing you to focus on topics you find most compelling. Research plays a central role: students undertake a large project and complete a Master’s thesis. You can tailor your studies through one of three specialisation tracks — engineering materials, modelling, or nano and hybrid materials — and the programme also includes non-technical modules such as business and management to broaden your skill set.
Admission overview
To be eligible for this master's you need an undergraduate degree in a closely related scientific or engineering discipline and some foundational training in materials science. The programme expects incoming students to already have been exposed to the core ideas of how materials behave and are studied, so you can build on that background during the MSc.
Practical advice for international applicants
If your bachelor's is in a neighbouring field, you should be prepared to document the relevant materials-related courses or modules you completed (for example on your transcript or with brief course descriptions). If you are unsure whether your prior education meets the “basic materials science” expectation, contact the admissions office early — they can advise whether additional preparatory coursework or documentation is needed.
Entry requirements (concise)
Winter Semester (International)
1 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
1 March 2026
Graduates are prepared for research and development roles in materials science and related industries, including positions in materials development, process and product engineering, quality assurance, and technical consulting. The strong project and thesis components, together with specialisations in engineering materials, modelling, and nano/hybrid materials, make alumni well suited for roles in advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, computational materials modelling, and materials characterisation labs.
The programme also provides a solid foundation for academic careers; graduates wishing to continue in research can progress to doctoral studies. The inclusion of business and management modules further enables graduates to move into project leadership, R&D management, or technology transfer roles within industry or start-ups.
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