MSc Advanced Materials Science - Sustainability

UCL (University College London)

As climate change continues to affect our lives, the link to the continuous production and consumption of goods is clear. Sustainable materials development is an evolving concept required across all disciplines, with scientists urgently needed to contribute towards initiatives, such as net zero emission targets announced by governments around the world, including the UK. Our MSc Advanced Materials Science (Sustainability) will prepare you as a new materials scientist to support this agenda., You will learn to promote research and come up with new, more sustainable ways to manage critical resources related to commodity materials. The Advanced Materials Science MSc (Sustainability) relates scientific theories to research and applications of advanced materials, encourages original and creative thinking, and contextualises scientific innovation within the global market and entrepreneurship. The programme delivers innovative teaching; from the group design projects where you are challenged to design the next advanced material to learning how to apply research in the commercial world. This programme equips you with a solid foundation in materials sciences and related technologies, so you can confidently play your part in developing new materials that are good for industry and better for the planet. We will explore the structure, properties and applications of the main groups of materials, delivered through seven core disciplines. Research is interwoven through almost every aspect of the course, and you will build your own scientific research skills, working on a programme-specific literature project and six-month research project. Studying at UCL, alongside globally renowned academics, means you’ll have the chance to participate in projects that can have a global impact on society today. By the end of your time with us, you will be set up with the skills needed to design new, more advanced materials – materials that will play an important role in helping organisations to reduce their environmental impact, while also enhancing the durability of their goods. This programme is for students with a background in materials sciences, physics, chemistry, polymers, engineering or biotechnology. You will have a strong basis for a career discovering and designing materials that can be used for sustainable developments which will shape the future of our world.