Entry requirements

Bachelor degree of at least 180 credits, including 70 credits in physics, chemistry, material science and/or materials engineering and 20 credits in mathematics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. (A Swedish Bachelor's degree fulfils the requirement in English.)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• explain the relevant concepts, theories and problems in the field of study,
• analyse simple problems in the field of study,
• identify one's own needs to further one's knowledge and take responsibility for progress in one's education.

Content

Individual studies on a materials engineering topic agreed upon by the student and teacher. Supervised by teacher or researcher in the chosen field.

Instruction

Meetings with teacher and/or supervisor, individually or in groups. Reading of assigned material and individual literature study. Seminar.

Assessment

Written report.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.