MSc Materials Science & Engineering
July 2, 2026 2026-07-14 14:53MSc Materials Science & Engineering
Drive Innovation to Design the Materials Behind Tomorrow's Technologies.
Programme Overview
Aim
The MSc in Materials Science & Engineering aims to train graduate students in the scientific and engineering principles of materials science while equipping them with interdisciplinary capabilities to address local and global challenges in areas such as energy, health, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Objectives
This programme is designed to:
Curriculum Overview
- Science and Engineering of Advanced Materials
- Advanced Thermodynamics
- Characterisation of Materials
- Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
- Computational Modelling and Simulation
- Materials Selection and Engineering Design
- Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties
- Extractive Metallurgy
- Research Design and Communication
- Managing in Adversity
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Two Elective Courses aligned with the student’s area of interest or capstone focus
- Capstone Project
- Biomaterials and Applications
- Metals and Alloys
- Composite Materials and Durability
- Phase Transformation and Kinetics of Materials
- Renewable Energy
- Mineral Processing
- Pyrometallurgy
Career Prospects
At the forefront of materials innovation, endless career opportunities await. The MSc Materials Science & Engineering programme equips graduates with the expertise to develop advanced materials, improve industrial processes, and lead innovation across manufacturing, energy, healthcare, mining, and emerging technologies.
Top Industries
- Materials Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Metallurgical Engineer
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Biomaterials Specialist
- Renewable Energy Materials Specialist
- Mining and Mineral Processing Engineer
- Failure Analysis Engineer
- Academic / Researcher
Key Pathways
Design, test, and improve materials for industrial and engineering applications.
Develop new materials, products, and process innovations.
Optimise manufacturing and materials processing systems.
Improve metals extraction, processing, and industrial performance.
Support the development of medical and healthcare materials.
- Work on materials for batteries, solar systems, and clean energy solutions.
Entry Requirements
The programme welcomes applicants with backgrounds in:
- Materials Science, Engineering Materials, or related engineering disciplines such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Biotechnology and Agricultural Engineering.
- Related science disciplines such as Physics, Mathematics, Biology / Biochemistry, and Chemistry.
Duration : 1 Year
Why ACity
- Home to students from over 23 countries across africa
- Houses a digital makerspace and a technology & Entrepreneurial center for creative freedom & innovation
- Campus-wide internet for seamless learning and collaboration.
- Experienced Faculty with industry experience. Student-to-faculty ratio 7:1
- 70% practical lessons
- Every ACitizen has the opportunity to do a work placement every vacation
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