Overview

The Materials Science by Research course from Lancaster University provides you with the knowledge and technical skills to produce sustained and original work - work that will underpin progression in your chosen career. At the core of this is your independent research project, in which you will produce new and original data to make a solid contribution to the scientific community.

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The degree format includes nine months of full-time laboratory work as part of a research team, followed by a three-month writing up period. You will be mentored by academics from one or more departments; and offered further opportunities for learning via our graduate training programme.

The dissertation, and a viva voce assessment, will showcase your knowledge and understanding of your chosen research area whilst also demonstrating your ability to critically evaluate existing literature.

You will be supported by your supervisor(s) at every stage: identifying gaps in your knowledge base (and working together to fill them), helping you to develop practical skills, increasing your data analysis skills, and guiding the writing up of your dissertation.

As well as developing intellectual, practical and transferable skills, this Master's will endow you with authoritative knowledge on a specific subject. You will gain a practical understanding of advanced research techniques, and develop competence in applying these to the development and management of your own research project.

The graduates are highly-regarded for their communication skills, analytical ability, confidence in critical evaluation, and their competence in interpreting data. This opens doors to careers in charities, government or industry, and provides an excellent grounding for further academic research (such as undertaking a PhD).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials Science and Engineering

Microstructural Evolution in Materials

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials

Mechanical Behaviour of Materials

Organic and Biomaterials Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

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87

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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87

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58

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6.5

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General requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Science or Engineering.
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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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