Entry requirements

• Bachelor or Engineering degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemistry, physics or a degree in a related field. All degrees must be equivalent to at least 180 higher education credits.
• At least 22.5 credits in mathematics.
• English 6, or English level 2.

Programme structure

The programme aims to deepen the student’s knowledge in materials science and engineering while developing strong competence in the use of modern computational tools and advanced experimental methods. It is characterised by courses that address materials at different scales, which together enable the student to understand material behaviour from the atomic and microstructural level to macroscopic performance and engineering applications. The education integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience and combines experimental characterisation with advanced computational simulations to analyse, test, and predict material properties. It also provides a broader societal perspective by highlighting the role of materials in global sustainable development. Upon completion of the programme, the student will be well prepared to address challenges related to the development, evaluation, and management of innovative material solutions in both industry and academia. Furthermore, the programme provides a solid foundation for further studies at doctoral level

Programme contents

Semester 1, Autumn 2027

Semester 2, Spring 2028

Semester 3, Autumn 2028

Semester 4, Spring 2029

Qualitative targets

The Swedish Higher Education Act

Second-cycle programmes should lead to the acquisition of deeper knowledge, skills and abilities in comparison with first-cycle programmes and shall, in addition to the criteria that apply for first-cycle programmes:

• further develop the student’s capacity for independent integration and application of knowledge;
• develop the student’s ability to handle complex phenomena, issues and situations; and
• develop the student’s capacity for professional practice that places high demands on independence or on research and development work.

Degree Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

In order to receive a master’s degree in Materials Science, the student shall:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of materials science, comprising broad knowledge within the field and substantial specialised knowledge within certain parts of the field, in addition to specialised insight into relevant research and development work; and
• demonstrate specialised methodology knowledge within materials science.

Skills and abilities

In order to receive a master’s degree in Materials Science, the student shall:

• demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyse, assess and handle complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information;
• demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames, thereby contributing to the formation of knowledge as well as developing the ability to evaluate this work;
• demonstrate the ability in both national and international settings to clearly describe and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which these are based, in dialogue with different groups, both orally and in writing; and
• demonstrate the skills required to take part in research and development work or independent work for another advanced enterprise.

Judgement and approach

In order to receive a master’s degree in Materials Science, the student shall:

• demonstrate the ability, within materials science, to make judgements in relation to relevant scientific, social and ethical factors, and demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in research and development work;
• demonstrate an insight into the opportunities and limitations of science, the role these play in society and individuals’ responsibility for how this is applied; and
• demonstrate the ability to identify personal needs for further knowledge and to take responsibility for their ongoing learning.

Degree

Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Materials Science.

To qualify for a master’s degree in the Materials Science, the student must have completed all courses within the programme, comprising a total of 120 higher education credits. 
Moreover, the student must have completed a bachelor’s degree or professional qualification of minimum 180 higher education credits, or an equivalent degree abroad.

Additional information

The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.

Any specific entry requirements for progression within the programme are indicated in the respective course syllabus.

A decision to discontinue a programme will result in the programme syllabus ceasing to be valid. However, students will have the opportunity to complete their studies within the nominal period of study (calculated from the last admission to the programme's first semester) and during at least the following two semesters, known as the ’discontinuation period’.