Master's Programme in Materials Science and Engineering, 120 cr

After completing the Master's Degree Programme in Materials Science and Engineering,

• The student knows the main methods of seeking information and data, is able to apply the gathered information to solve problems and choose the appropriate scientific methods for each problem. Additionally, the student has the ability to process and analyse gathered information in a critical way following the research and professional ethics of their field. The recognising, acquiring and applying information to solve problems is learned in practice in the Master's Thesis, various exercises and laboratory works as well as their reporting throughout the degree. This particular competence underlines the importance of materials science as an interfacial area of study between natural and engineering sciences.

• The student has the competence to apply the latest and most relevant research results in natural and materials sciences into the development of different products, services or business activities in the industry. The importance of following scientific research in materials science is highlighted in the degree by various exercises on information retrieval, and the competence of applying new information to solve problems rapidly is acquired through different applied exercises and practical works.

• The student has the competence to apply diverse ways of communication to present their own research results, deductions and expertise to professionals in Finland and internationally, whether they represent materials science or any other professional and academic field. The student is able to work as a member of the community in various expert, development and management positions, and to engage in constructive and expert societal debate. These vital communication skills are practiced throughout the degree in cross-disciplinary group exercises.

• The student understands the importance of digitalisation in their field and is able to utilise the digital operating environments available. The student's information and communications technology skills develop throughout the degree in various exercises and reports, for instance.

• The student is able to manage their own work in a goal-oriented manner in working life.

The studies in Master's Degree Programme in Materials Science and Engineering provides all students good understanding on the degradation and wear of different materials to enable the evaluation of the environmental effects of different materials in a given application. In addition, the selected study modules will provide more in-depth understanding on the related sustainability aspects related for example to material processing, performance, degradation and disposal.

After achieving the previous mentioned learning outcomes, students will meet the prerequisites for pursuing a PhD / Doctoral degree and continuous learning.