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Engineering Materials Science – (M.Sc.)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM)
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 16,180 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of KTH Royal Institute of Technology
The Master´s Programme in Engineering Materials Science is characterised by a cross- functional view on development of new materials and processes, as well as on today´s materials, processes and applications.
The programme is open for students with different materials backgrounds. The programme has three different tracks, which focus on different complimentary aspects of material and process development. This gives the education both a large width as well as knowledge and skill with technical depth.
The different tracks are:
* Industrial Materials
* Materials Science and Engineering
* Nordic International Programme in Industrial materials
Career Prospects
Students graduating with a Master of Science degree specialising in Materials Design are in great demand, in the Stockholm area as well as in the rest of the Sweden or the Nordic countries.
Due to our strong international contacts, we can also help students who wish to work on their thesis in another country or who want to apply to research centres overseas after graduating. Despite the highly specialised nature of the programme, many materials science graduates choose to work in marketing or customer support. The education they receive gives them a solid scientific foundation from which to discuss issues from a materials technology
perspective.
In addition to sectors that are directly associated with metallurgy – such as iron, steel and other metal producing industries, engineering companies, foundries and companies in the energy sector – there are many job opportunities in other fields. Some examples are the glass and mineral wool industry, engineering mechanics industry, electronics industry, the public sector at national and local levels, the environmental sector or private enterprise. In addition to industrial or academic research, product and process development, marketing, environmental, operational and quality control are all possible fields for employment, and often include staff and financial responsibility. Many top positions in Swedish industry are held by metallurgists.
Contents
Tracks
Industrial Materials/Engineering Materials Science
COMPULSORY COURSES
* Micro and Nano Structures in Materials
* Process Engineering
* Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications
* Applied Thermodynamics and Kinetics, part 1
* Applied Thermodynamics and Kinetics, part 2
* Simulation and Modelling Toolbox
ELECTIVE COURSES (A minimum of 30 ECTS credits is required from the list below)
* Energy and Materials Sustainability
* Corrosion and Surface Protection
* Powder Metallurgy
* Casting Processing
* Applied Equilibrium Theory in Metallurgical Processes
* Processing by Casting and Metal Forming
* Advanced Course in Materials Design
* Advanced Course in Process Science
* Experimental Methods
* Micro Modelling
* High Performance Materials
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES. (A minimum of 30 ECTS credits is required from the list below)
* Artificial Materials
* International Seminar
* Quantum Metallurgy
* Functional Materials
* Materials Optimisation
* Physics of Nanostructured Materials
* Economical Process Analysis and Strategy
* Biomaterials
Degree project
The thesis will be completed during the 4th term, either in industry or at a university. The topics for the degree project are in the field of Industrial Materials, and are usually carried out as co-operative projects with companies.
Materials Science and Engineering/Engineering Materials Science
There are two specialisations available within Materials Science and Engineering. For descriptions of the specialisations, please follow the links:
* Materials and Process Design - The specialisation Materials and Process Design has as Industrial Materials a strong focus on materials and processes, properties and design. The content of the courses offered within this specialisation during the first term will cover the different areas of Engineering materials science and Metallurgy. This track is
open for students with different materials backgrounds.
* Materials Processing - (starts in Jan 2012, deadline for application aug 1st) (MPTA)
Materials Processing has a strong focus on materials in general and provides modern, inter-disciplinary courses within materials processing. The content of the courses offered within this specialisation will cover the areas of casting, plastic forming, fluid mechanics, and polymer processing. This track is open for students with different materials backgrounds.
Nordic International Master Programme in Industrial Materials/Engineering Materials Science
The programme consists of 120 higher education credits, which corresponds to two years full-time study. The Master´s programme is part of the Nordic International Masters Platform (NIMP), which will be offered by six participating Universities.
The participating universities in NIMP are:
* Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
* Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
* Helsinki University of Technology (TKK)
* Luleå University of Technology (LTU)
* University of Oulu (UO)
* Högskolan Dalarna (HDa) through KTH
The studies start with a term of mandatory courses at KTH. The students have the opportunity to spend semesters 2 and 3 at other participating universities. Students on the programme must spend at least one full term at two participating universities. A maximum of 3 different universities can be selected. The programme ends with a fourth term, in which the students spend 5-6 months completing a Master's thesis, supervised by the university of their choice. Options for preparatory research courses are available.
COMPULSORY COURSES
* Micro and Nano Structures in Materials
* Process Engineering
* Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications
* Applied Thermodynamics and Kinetics, part 1
* Applied Thermodynamics and Kinetics, part 2
* Simulation and Modelling Toolbox
ELECTIVE COURSES ( A minimum of 30 ECTS credits is required from the following courses listed below)
* Energy and Materials Sustainability
* Corrosion and Surface Protection
* Powder Metallurgy
* Casting Processing
* Applied Equilibrium Theory in Metallurgical Processes
* Processing by Casting and Metal Forming
* Course in Materials Design
* Course in Process Science
* Experimental Methods
* Micro Modelling
* High Performance Materials
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES. (A minimum of 30 ECTS credits is required from the courses listed below)
* Artificial Materials
* International Seminar
* Quantum Metallurgy
* Functional Materials
* Materials Optimisation
* Physics of Nano-structured Materials
* Economical Process Analysis and Strategy
* Biomaterials
Degree project
The thesis will be completed during the 4th term, either in industry or at a university. The topics for the degree project are in the field of Industrial Materials. Theses are usually carried out as co-operative projects with companies.
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Requirements
General admission requirements
The general requirements are the same for all applicants to advanced level studies in Sweden.
1. Previous studies
A completed Bachelor's degree.
A completed Bachelor's degree, corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university. The university has to be listed in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities. A Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering is required for most programmes at KTH.
2. Language requirements
Applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency which is most commonly established through an internationally recognised test.
TOEFL
* Paper-based test: total result of 575 (written test, grade 4.5)
* Internet-based test: total result of 90 (written test, grade 20)
English test results from TOEFL should be sent directly from the ETS test centre to University Studies in Sweden (code 9520).
IELTS
* A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic Training accepted)
University of Cambridge/ University of Oxford Certificates
* Certificate of Advanced English
* Certificate of Proficiency
* Diploma of English Studies
GCE O-level
* Minimum grade C.
Upper secondary education:
In some cases English proficiency can be fulfilled from upper secondary education, for example a German Abitur with English as first foreign language "Grundstufe" (ausreichend at least 5/15) or "Leistungsfach" or French students who have taken English as LV 1 in Série L (littéraire) Langue Vivante or Sèrie ES, Langue Vivante. In most cases the requirement of English proficiency is fulfilled if you have studied English for eight years up to upper secondary education. Proof thereof must be enclosed in your application.
English proficiency tests are waived for the following:
* Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, in accordance with recommendations in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities.
* Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from an internationally recognised university, where all courses of the study programme were taught in English. (This must be evident from the Transcript of Records/Diploma supplement/ Degree certificate).
* Applicants with a 4 year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Medicine, Pharmacy or Computer Science from India or Pakistan.
* Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (a Swedish Kandidatexamen or equivalent academic qualifications) with English as the major subject.
* Applicants who have 30 HE credits from a Nordic country and the language of instruction of the course/programme/university is English (proof thereof must be enclosed).
Specific admission requirements
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical Bachelor degree (or equivalent), preferably within Industrial Materials or a corresponding degree from other engineering programmes such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Technical Physics. Other corresponding degrees within the natural sciences are accepted provided that they include relevant courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, thermodynamics, and solid mechanics.
Selection process
The selection process for Engineering Materials Science is based on a total evaluation of the following selection criteria: university, grades, courses relevant to the programme, motivation letter, work experience and references.
Required documents
All applications must be supported by documentation including Transcripts of Records, Degree certificate/Diploma, proof of English proficiency etc.
In addition, the following set of documents is required for the Master's programme in Engineering Materials Science:
* Letter of motivation
* Curriculum Vitae
* 2 letters of recommendation
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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