A Bachelor of Science with Honours in Materials Science is a multidisciplinary degree that studies the properties and applications of materials. It's a good choice for people who are interested in science and engineering.
What you'll learn
- Basic science: Physics, chemistry, and mathematics
- Material properties: Fabrication, testing, analysis, and application
- Research techniques: Practical training in the laboratory and a research project
- Industrial training: Training at an industry or research center
Career paths
- Materials scientist
- Metallurgist
- Process engineer
- Quality control specialist
- R&D engineer
- Materials processing and manufacturing
- Design and development of new materials
- Materials selection
Universities that offer this degree Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Manchester University.
Tips for studying materials science
- A strong background in math and science is recommended
- You should have taken physics and chemistry courses in high school
- You should be prepared to take calculus as a freshman
What's a Bachelor of Science with Honours?
A Bachelor of Science with Honours is a more focused degree than a Bachelor of Science in General.