Materials Science

Overview

Studying in the Master's Programme in  Materials Science from Uppsala University means that you get to delve into how materials are built from scratch, what properties they have, how they are used, and how you design, modify and manufacture materials in different research labs. 

In many courses, you will have teachers with both physics and chemistry backgrounds, which gives you the best conditions to get the interdisciplinary foundation required to succeed as a materials scientist. Unique to the programme are the two project courses, which will give you the opportunity to connect with top researchers in the part of materials science that interests you.

Career

With a Master's degree in materials science from Uppsala University, you will be attractive to both national and international research groups, both within a University environment or in industry. 

Depending on which courses you choose, your studies will prepare you for a promising career as a researcher and specialist or as a materials expert, with a broad knowledge of materials and sustainability. The flexibility for you to tailor your studies provides you the opportunity to create a career in various areas as you want.