Programme Specification
MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (January 2021 intake)
Academic Year: 2020/21
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Department of Materials |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | MSc (PGDip and PGCert available as exit awards only) |
| Programme title | Advanced Materials Science and Engineering |
| Programme code | MPPT15-16 |
| Length of programme | MSc study is available on a full-time and part-time basis. Full time: One year. Part time: Maximum 5 years. |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | Full and Part-Time MSc - https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/masters-degrees/a-z/advanced-materials-science-engineering/ |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:27:35 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To prepare students for an effective professional role in industry through in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key industrial processes, design and operation of materials science;
- To enhance the careers of those already in full-time employment in industry via part-time study;
- To enable students to develop the appropriate skills to undertake research and development related to all aspects of materials, processing methods, characterisation and end-use products;
- To equip students with the professional competence to evaluate the use and application of materials in relation to product design, specifications and quality control, as well as environmental impact;
- To equip students with both experimental and numerical skills and approaches to solving materials engineering problems.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Materials 2017
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of…
K1 mathematics, science and engineering principles for the solution of complex materials science and engineering problems
K2 the health and safety, societal and environmental issues related to materials science and engineering
K3 a wide range of methodologies used in the analysis of complex materials science and engineering problems
K4 the key research procedures involved in the solution of complex materials science and engineering problems including project planning and experimental design
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
C1 interpret and analyse complex materials science and engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
C2 design experiments to investigate problems in materials science and engineering
C3 critically evaluate a materials engineering solution against the specifications
C4 critically appraise research evidence relating to concepts in materials science and engineering
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
P1 apply the appropriate analysis techniques to analyse complex materials science and engineering problems
P2 plan, design and execute a research project and communicate the results
P3 evaluate the structures and properties of materials using advanced materials characterisation techniques
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
T1 plan and optimise the use of resources and time for project planning and self-learning
T2 communicate effectively, in verbal, written and visual forms
T3 work effectively as part of a team
T4 solve complex technical problems using qualitative and quantitative methods informed by the literature and other appropriate sources
T5 critically appraise their own work with respect to given objectives
T6 undertake safe and effective laboratory practice
4. Programme structure
Semester 1 and 2, 2020/2021 (January/February 2021)
Compulsory modules (30 credits)
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
MPP567 |
Advanced Materials Characterisation |
15 |
|
MPP001 |
Research Methods |
15 |
Semester 2, 2020/2021 (February to June 2021)
Compulsory modules (45 credits)
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
MPP560 |
Group Design Project |
15 |
|
MPP565 |
Advanced Processing of Materials |
15 |
|
MPP556 |
Materials Modelling |
15 |
Optional modules (Students should select one module totalling 15 credits)
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
MPP509 |
Advances in Biomaterials |
15 |
|
CGP010 |
Colloid Science and Engineering |
15 |
Semester 3, 2020/2021 (June to September 2021)
Compulsory module (60 credits)
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
MPP010 |
MSc Project |
60 |
Semester 1, 2021/2022 (October 2021 to January 2022)
Compulsory module (15 credits)
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
CGP070 |
Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability |
15 |
Optional modules (Students should select one module totalling 15 credits)
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
MPP561 |
Nanomaterials and Composites |
15 |
|
MPP564 |
Advanced Joining Methods |
15 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
