Materials Science MSc

Title

Materials Science MSc

Degree

Materials Scientist

Type

Degree program

Level

Master

Accreditation number

FNYF/471-3/2017

Institute

Institute of Chemistry

Language

English

Duration

4 semesters (2 years)

ECTS credits

120

Minimum number of students

5

Short description

The Materials Science program is an interdisciplinary M.S. program aimed at providing a rigorous education in materials science and the fundamental physics and chemistry that underlie this discipline. Educational goals are achieved through both coursework and training in cross-disciplinary research supervised by one science faculty member. The courses offer an overview of the types of materials; their chemical and physical structures; and properties.

The successful applicant must have a BSc. degree in Chemistry, in Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering, in Physics, in Materials Engineering or in any similar degree including reasonable amount of natural science (at least 40 ECTS) in the curriculum.

Interest in new materials (e.g. superconductor) and new technology (e.g. space technology), as well as a better understanding of the behavior of materials in the design of structures (such as automobiles and aircraft, plant processing equipment, electronic devices, biomedical devices, etc.) have increased the need for people trained in science of materials.

The Materials Science program is an interdisciplinary M.S. program aimed at providing a rigorous education in materials science and the fundamental physics and chemistry that underlie this discipline. Educational goals are achieved through both coursework and training in cross-disciplinary research supervised by one science faculty member. The courses offer an overview of the types of materials; their chemical and physical structures; and properties. The M.S. program is based on lectures, seminars and practical laboratories in advanced materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, biomaterials and their composites. The M.S. program introduces the micro- and nanotechnology as well as electronic, magnetic and other functional materials. The compulsory basic courses provide the solid framework of the program; the semi-optional and special lecture courses give the basis of the specialization and their wide choice results in the flexibility of the program.

Strength of program

The Materials Science program is strongly committed to interdisciplinary studies with a focus on physics and chemistry. The high standard of training is guaranteed by the highly qualified teachers and scientists. The education is supported by modern infrastructure and well equipped laboratories. The library of the Faculty contains several thousand books and journals. In addition to the high level of theoretical training, the joint research and development projects offer opportunities for the students to obtain up-to-date practical knowledge and experience to the students.

Find the detailed structure of the program on the site of the Faculty.

Career opportunities

The Materials Science program is strongly committed to interdisciplinary studies with a focus on physics and chemistry. The high standard of training is guaranteed by the highly qualified teachers and scientists. The education is supported by modern infrastructure and well equipped laboratories. The library of the Faculty contains several thousand books and journals. In addition to the high level of theoretical training, the joint research and development projects offer opportunities for the students to obtain up-to-date practical knowledge and experience to the students.

Job examples

Materials engineer, metallurgist, product development scientist, research scientist, technical sales engineer

EU/EEA students
non-EU/EEA students
Tuition fee/semester

4190 EUR

4190 EUR

Application fee

160 EUR

160 EUR

non-EU/EEA students
Tuition fee/semester

4190 EUR

Application fee

160 EUR


Offered for the next academic year
Start program

02, Sep, 2024

Deadline for applications - September intake

31, May, 2024

Is there a February intake

No


Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor degrees are accepted in the field of Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science.

Additionally, Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, Chemical Engineering, Bioenginering, Environmental Engineering, Energy Enginnering, Mechanical Engineering, Electric Engineering and Mechatronical Engineering can be accepted, if the applicant has at least 60 ECTS credits in the following fields: physics (20 credits at least), chemistry (20 credits at least), mathematics and computer science (10 credits at least), other relevant fields such as petrology, nuclear technology, biology, measuring technology (10 credits at least).

The certificates need not be translated, they are accepted in most of the European languages.

Language requirements

An internationally accredited language examination is required with at least a B2 CEFR level or equivalent result.

Examples of minimum level accepted:
TOEFL iBT 72 pts
IELTS 5.5

Alternatively, an official certificate issued by the applicant’s previous higher education institution can be accepted, stating that the applicant’s previous education (Bachelor’s degree) was completed entirely in English.

Documents to submit with application

Document

Online application form

Bachelor-level degree

Transcript of records

CV

Motivation letter

Letter of recommendation 

Copy of the main pages of the passport
(needs to be valid)

Passport photo

Medical certificate

Certificate of clean criminal records

Copy of application fee transfer

Language certificate

Application procedure

The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process

The applications are examined by the Admission Board during May and June and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system in July. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system until August 1. In case of February intake, admission letters are sent out in the online application system December 1.

The ranking is based on a total evaluation of the academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.

Program leader

Katalin SINKÓ
Associate Professor

Program coordinator

Mr. Péter MOLNÁR
International Coordinator
E-mail: inter@ttk.elte.hu
TEL: +36-1-372-2695

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Science

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