Advanced Engineering Materials University of Derby

Overview

The field of materials engineering is continuously evolving due to the ever-increasing demands for innovative and sustainable materials in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and electronics. Advanced materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology and engineering applications. 

The world is witnessing significant technological advancements, such as the rise of renewable energy, the growth of electric vehicles, and the need for biocompatible medical materials. Each of these areas requires specialised expertise in materials engineering to develop solutions that can meet the diverse challenges faced by industries and society. 

The dedicated MSc Advanced Engineering Materials at University of Derby will serve to fulfil the demand for professionals with a deep understanding of advanced materials' design, development and application.

Make an impact

Advanced materials engineering offers potential solutions in areas such as lightweight materials for energy-efficient transportation, materials for clean energy generation, sustainable construction materials, and biocompatible materials for medical implants. Graduates from this programme will be uniquely positioned to address these challenges and drive advancements towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

The implementation of this course can have a positive economic impact on the region. As industries continue to invest in research and development of advanced materials, there is a growing need for a skilled workforce to drive innovation, enhance product development, and improve manufacturing processes. Graduates will be sought after by both established industries and emerging startups, contributing to economic growth and development.

Upon completion of your course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the knowledge base and a critical awareness of current problems and new developments at the forefront of the advanced engineering materials discipline
• Conduct research using appropriate computational and analytical techniques and be able to apply advanced knowledge and practice in an original manner, to the solution of complex situations within the advanced engineering materials discipline
• Critically evaluate current research through technical literature and other sources of information in the advanced engineering materials discipline
• Use appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving complex materials selection considering environmental, social impact and business problems; and the ability to create, evaluate and review decisions
• Manage complex materials engineering issues systemically and creatively, make sound judgements on the effectiveness of the methods used to work with the information that may be uncertain or incomplete, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving technical materials problems considering user, business and customer needs and be able to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a higher level and develop new skills for continuing professional development

• Exhibit qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment within the advanced materials and function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team in complex and unpredictable situations.

Careers

The MSc programme prepares graduates for careers in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, construction, and more. Graduates can work as materials engineers, research and development scientists, quality assurance professionals, and in various roles related to materials selection, design, processing, and testing. 

The predominant one recently has been composite and advanced materials industries applied in automotive, railway and aerospace fields. Opportunities exist within any industry where computational mechanics, materials and structural design, additive manufacturing, smart materials and composites are used.