MPhil in Materials Science and Metallurgy

This full-time course is designed to provide further training in research in materials science after a minimum of at least three years of university-level education to UK bachelor's level or overseas equivalent.

MPhil students are encouraged to participate in many of the training opportunities and other activities available to students in the University and become fully integrated members of the Department's Research School.

Students carry out a one-year research programme under the supervision of a member of the Department of Materials Science academic staff.

The main aims of the programme are:

• to give students with relevant experience at a first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision
• to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, students will have:

• a comprehensive understanding of techniques and a thorough knowledge of the literature applicable to their own research
• demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field
• shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research, research techniques and methodologies
• demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research

Continuing

Students wishing to continue to PhD level research (which takes a minimum of three more years) may apply during the master's year. A conditional offer may be made, contingent on successful completion of the MPhil. Students will be expected to have demonstrated the potential to carry out a further programme of research during their MPhil programme.

Open Days

The University hosts and attends fairs and events throughout the year, in the UK and across the world. We also offer online events to help you explore your options:

• Discover Cambridge: Master’s and PhD study webinars - these Spring events provide practical information about applying for postgraduate study.

• Postgraduate Virtual Open Days - taking place in November each year, the Open Days focus on subject and course information.

For more information about upcoming events visit our events pages.

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Students should have achieved a good second-class honours degree (or overseas equivalent) prior to admission. University Minimum Academic Requirements Language Requirement

Listening: 7.0, Writing: 7.0, Reading: 6.5, Speaking: 7.0, Total: 7.0, Listening: 25, Writing: 25, Reading: 25, Speaking: 25, Total: 100