MSc programme
The programme starts with core courses offering a firm basis in Materials Science and engineering. Subsequently, students choose a specialisation which addresses a particular subject area. The specialisation can be one of three predefined course options (which may also include a research based External Research Project) or students can choose to compose their own specialisation. Finally, students undertake a literature study and an independent scientific investigation leading to a Master’s thesis.
Graduation examples:
- Phase control in quenched and tempered steels;
- Assessing the susceptibility of pipelines for hydrogen embrittlement;
- 3D printing of fibre-reinforced polymers for aerospace applications;
- Evaluation of transport properties of radio-nuclides in clay materials;
- Design of Metamaterials using machine learning;
- Optimizations of high-efficiency silicon heterojunction solar cells.
Schedule
| Core Programme | 41 ECTS |
| Structure & Properties | 6 ECTS |
| Thermodynamics & Kinetics | 3 ECTS |
| Ethics and Engineering | 3 ECTS |
| Characterisation of Materials | 6 ECTS |
| Society’s Needs | 3 ECTS |
| Metals Science | 3 ECTS |
| Polymer Science | 4 ECTS |
| Functional Ceramics | 3 ECTS |
| Computational Materials Science | 3 ECTS |
| Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | 4 ECTS |
| Processing of Materials | 3 ECTS |
| Specialisation/electives | 19 ECTS |
| Obligatory / Elective Specialisation Courses | 15 ECTS |
| Literature Review | 10 ECTS |
| Master Research Project and Thesis | 35 ECTS |
1 EC = 28 hrs study, according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Total amount of credits MSc Materials Science and Engineering programme = 120 EC
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- Organization: Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
- Education type: Master
- Education: master of your choice
Specialisations
The Master's programme Materials Science and Engineering offers four specialisations:
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The focus is on the usage of materials in applications and structures by considering selection, processing, joining, degradation and failure of materials. Besides of functional and structural service life performance assessment also a materials lifecycle analysis and related sustainability aspects are to be taken into account.
This Specialisation Course comprises the following obligatory modules:
- Science of Failure (MS43100)
- Corrosion Engineering (MS43120)
Furthermore at least three of the following modules should be taken:
- Determination of Microstructures (MS43801)
- Joining Technologies (MS43110)
- Advanced Characterisation (MS43210)
- Materials Selection for Engineering Applications (MS43115)
Finally, up to 20 EC of elective modules should be chosen.
Examples of graduation projects
- Investigation of the coarse grained heat-affected zone microstructure and hardness of multipass welded X65 linepipe steel;
- On the mechanism(s) of sour gas corrosion on corrosion resistant alloys in oil and gas environments with elemental sulphur exposure;
- Thermomechanical fatigue of SiMo cast iron used in truck engines;
- Minimisation of component distortion during welding;
- Fracture test development for automotive forming and crash.
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In this specialisation, attention is paid to the whole life cycle of metals, from design to performance, by considering aspects such as sustainable processing, phase transformations, and strengthening mechanisms, and by applying advanced computational tools and experimental techniques.
This Specialisation Course comprises the following obligatory modules:
- Science of Failure (MS43100)
- Metals Science II (MS43200)
Furthermore at least three of the following modules should be taken:
- Computational Materials Science II (MS43205)
- Advanced Characterisation (MS43210)
- Steel Science (MS43215)
- Corrosion Science (MS43220)
Finally, 18 EC of elective modules should be chosen.
Examples of graduation projects
- The influence of microstructure on the corrosion behaviour of ferritic-martensitic steel;
- 3-dimensional analysis of microstructures in titanium;
- Atomistic simulation of interface dynamics during austenite-ferrite transformation;
- Thermal stability of retained austenite in Quenching & Partitioning steels;
- Effect of chemical composition and microstructure of Zn and Al-based coatings on electrochemical response in corrosive environments.
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The focus is on materials engineering in the context of sustainable resources (materials and energy) and environmental impact. Topics such as clean energy technologies, sustainable production and recycling of material are addressed.
This Specialisation Course comprises the following obligatory modules:
- MS43305 Materials for Clean Energy Technology
- MS43315 Recycling Engineering Materials
Furthermore, least two of the following modules should be taken:
- MS43205 Computational Materials Science II
- MS43210 Advanced Characterisation
- MS43310 Materials at High Temperature
Finally, up to 20 EC of elective modules should be chosen.
Examples of graduation project
- Hydrogen storage and filtering;
- Effects of Li4Ti5O12 coating on the performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode in Li-ion batteries;
- Circular Economy of Mechanical Recycled Post-Consumer PP;
- Mechanical properties of multicrystalline silicon solar cells;
- Recycling neodymium-magnet scrap.
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Students may compile their own specialisation on any material class or aspect of material science that attracts their interest (subject to approval). TU Delft offers more than 80 materials related master courses. The specialisation should have a minimum of 14 ECTS following a common theme.
Examples of graduation projects
- Phase control in quenched and tempered steels;
- Assessing the susceptibility of pipelines for hydrogen embrittlement;
- 3D printing of fibre-reinforced polymers for aerospace applications;
- Evaluation of transport properties of radio-nuclides in clay materials;
- Design of Metamaterials using machine learning;
- Optimizations of high-efficiency silicon heterojunction solar cells.