School of Engineering and Materials Science Materials and Design
Undergraduate Degree Programmes: • J590 BEng Materials and Design • J591 BEng Materials and Design with Industrial Experience
Materials and Design
The School of Engineering and Materials Science The School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS) has a long standing reputation for excellent teaching and research involving international collaboration with industrial, clinical and university partners. Queen Mary has been teaching engineering for over 100 years and was the first UK university to establish a Materials Science degree. SEMS has a population of over 1000 students and an annual intake of approximately 350 students on to a range of engineering and materials science degree. SEMS is proud of its teaching and all of our degrees are ranked as either the best in London or within the top five (2014 National Student Survey) and Queen Mary itself has recently been recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world (2014 QS World Ranking). Furthermore, SEMS is proud and excited to announce that we are investing ÂŁ25million to develop additional laboratory spaces which will include dedicated teaching areas exclusively for the use of our undergraduate students.
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Materials and Design at Queen Mary Take the most exciting and revolutionary aspects of chemistry, physics, design, innovation and engineering, throw in a little biology and you have Materials Science what is commonly called the newest of the sciences. Or is it? It is possible to be part of the revolution that is Materials Science by taking the knowledge and skills learned in the traditional disciplines and moving towards the dynamic application of that knowledge in a creative and innovative manner. More recently the significant advances in design and technology have been made possible through materials science and the innovations it has brought. Have you ever wondered how the touch screen of a smartphone works? Or why it doesn't get as dirty as other items you may in fact use less frequently? If these are questions that have ever crossed your mind, then then you are already considering already leading towards a career as a materials scientist. Materials and Design is an exciting new degree which draws on the continuing success of our well established Materials Science degree, which were ranked as the best in London (2014 National Student Survey), and the ground breaking Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering degrees. The Materials and Design degree has been developed following industry led demand for graduates qualified in the scientific elements of engineering materials but coupled with strong creative skills. This practical course, based entirely at Queen Mary, allows students to develop strong creative skills alongside the scientific principles which underpin Materials Science. Students will study core modules in Materials Science and take part in original design work either as part of group projects or in the design studio. Half the modules in this degree are continually assessed on the practical work, while half are exam based.
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Degree structure
Materials and Design at Queen Mary is offered as either a 3 year or a 4 year BEng depending on whether you chose to partake in a year in industry. During the first two years of the degree, you will gain a solid foundation in the principles of materials by studying core materials modules alongside modules which are specialist to Materials and Design. In Year 3 and Year 4, you will specialise in a greater number of modules specific to Materials and Design. In addition you will take a range of specialist modules all of which are closely linked to our internationally leading materials research activities. A description of each module, and what it entails, can be found on our website under 'Structure'. In order to fully support our first year students who are new to university study, we have developed a new module called 'Transferable Skills for Engineers and Materials'. This module is designed to help students adapt to the challenges and requirements of reading for a degree.
Student Centred Learning Student Centre Learning (SCL) plays an important part of the Materials science degree. SCL is a concept used to enhance multidisciplinary skills using planned problem scenarios. It is an active way of learning that teaches you problem-solving skills while at the same time allowing you to acquire knowledge. This method of learning is very popular with our current students, who find it an accessible way to understand new concepts. Students work in small groups on case studies, normally involving practical work. During SCL students will learn how to use lab equipment, solve problems in an organised manner, use brainstorming and analyse and discuss experimental data using written reports, posters and oral presentations.
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The modules shown in bold are the specialist Materials and Design modules
Year 1 Design Studio Materials Science 1: Properties of Matter Materials Selection and Mechanical Modelling Mathematics for Materials Scientists Materials Science 2: Processing and Applications Student Centred Learning 1 Transferable Skills for Engineers and Materials Year 2 Studio Practice Course Management of Design Polymers Metals Structural Characterisation Student Centred Learning 2 Year 3 Optional Industrial Experience Year 4 Individual Materials Research Project Environmental Properties of Materials Renewable Energy Materials Failure of Solids Manufacturing Processes Ceramics Materials Selection in Design
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How you will learn
A variety of teaching methods are employed in SEMS, including lectures, small tutorials, laboratory practicals, Problem-Based Learning activities and project work. Specialist modules are delivered to small groups of Materials and Design students. Assessment is continuous throughout your degree, with written reports, projects, presentations, group work and exams in the summer semester for half of your modules. You can revise for your exams using QMplus which is the University's online learning environment. QMplus allows you to access videos of your lectures and any associated handouts.
Individual Materials and Design Research Project In the third year, you will undertake a research project which will get you involved in the cutting edge research taking place at SEMS. It is an opportunity for you to apply the skills and techniques learnt from previous years’ studies and to focus your particular area of interest. You will work on your own, but will get support, guidance and advice from your project supervisor, other members of staff, researchers and technicians. Examples of recent individual research projects are as follows: • Smart textile and wearable electronics • Development of novel multifunctional filaments for 3D printing • Bio-inspired materials design for enhanced toughness • Dielectric elastomer actuators for tuneable haptic and optical systems We aim to produce projects that are of sufficient quality to contribute towards addressing specific industrial needs, generating IP or or projects that are able to attract finding or can be presented at international conferences or published in peer-review journals.
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Studio Projects Students on this degree will spend a lot of time on practical design projects in free studio time both as part of a group and as individuals. Some projects will last a full year and will be in collaboration with an industrial sponsor, whilst others will be shorted with specific learning objectives, These projects are not only a stimulating and immensely enjoyable part of the degree, but are also highly valued by employers.
Facilities SEMS has excellent laboratory and computational facilities which include, amongst others, a Student Workshop, Design Studios, and the Nanoforce Centre for making nano- and bio-materials. SEMS are excited to be spending ÂŁ25 million on developing a new undergraduate Experimental and Testing Area which is to be completed in September 2015. The new facilities will encompass four specialist areas and will be fitted with bespoke equipment designed with the needs of our students in mind. We are also spending an additional ÂŁ500,000 on new apparatus.
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Employability
Industrial Experience The Materials and Design degrees are available with an Industrial Experience component in which students take a relevant industrial placement for one year. Students on these degrees will normally spend the year in industry after their second year of the degree. The Industrial Experience year is not assessed as part of the students degree but is instead operated on a pass/fail basis. Students receive 120 credits for the year. There are many benefits to participating in a year of industrial experience, not only in the practical experience you will gain but also the professional contacts you will make. The year working in industry will significantly help you to develop communication, problem solving and team working skills. It will also give you invaluable experience to use when applying for professional positions after graduation and the year in industry counts toward the requirements of applying to be a chartered engineer. Many employers will automatically offer a place on their graduate schemes to students who participated on year placements with them. SEMS has excellent links with industry which are essential for all our “with industrial experience� degrees. Students are not guaranteed an industrial placement and will have to be proactive in finding a suitable placement. However, we have a dedicated member of staff who will provide support in locating a placement with our extensive industrial links. There is an active Industrial Liaison Forum, which has a direct impact on our degrees by encouraging employers to sponsor and support the students and to provide real design case studies to engage the students throughout the curriculum. Recent case studies that have been taught and assessed were delivered by Bridgestone, DePuy, Apatech, Artis, Corus, BAE, DSTL and Rolls Royce.
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Careers The Materials and Design degrees have been developed following industry led demand for graduates qualified in the scientific elements of engineering materials with strong creative skills. You will gain a unique skill set that will prepare them to work in engineering design, Materials Science, Conceptual Design and Product Design. As a graduate, you will have an in-depth understanding of new technological developments and sociocultural requirements in product development. You will have CAD, conceptual design and practical manufacturing skills alongside solid technical knowledge. The 2014 Destinations Survey confirmed that 85 per cent of our graduates were in employment and/or study six months after graduation. Graduates from SEMS have a strong earning power, with an average salary of £24,000 six months after gradation (2014 National Student Survey). The materials industry is one of the world’s biggest industrial sectors, valued at over £200bn, and it grows every year, providing plenty of job opportunities in research and development and patient care.
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Staff teaching on your degree There are over 70 members of staff teaching within SEMS. Below are the specialist Materials and Design staff: Dr Emiliano Bilotti Polymer Nanocomposites, Nanoclays, Carbon Nanotubes, Organic Thermoelectrics, Pyroresistive Polymer Composites.
Professor Ton Peijs Polymer technology, composite materials, nanocomposites, highperformance fibres, biobased materials.
Dr Russell Binions Chemical Vapour Deposition, Functional Metal Oxide Films, Chromogenic Materials, Photocatalysis, Nanocomposite Thin Films
Dr Stuart Peters Systems of innovation, long run evolution of technologies, display technologies and semiconductors, sustainable innovation
Professor James Busfield Rubber Research Group, finite element analysis, polymer materials Dr Andy Bushby Nanoindentation, Micromechanics, Biological materials Director of The NanoVision Centre for microscopy Dr Federico Carpi Actuator, artificial muscle, bioinspired, dielectric elastomer, electroactive polymer, soft smart material
Professor Nicola Pugno Bio-inspired and nano materials, Super-tough and super-strong materials, gecko effect, spider silk and web, spiderman suits and space elevator cables Professor Mike Reece Processing and electromechanical properties of functional materials. Mr Raza Shah Engineering design and product development through the application of engineering and applied science and technology.
Dr Steve Dunn Materials Chemistry, surface photochemistry, REDOX couples from complex oxide and semiconductor materials.
Dr M Hasan Shaheed Robotics, Medical Robotics, Capsule Robots, Medical / Surgical devices, Hybrid Energy Systems, Solar Helicopters, Solarcopter
Dr Henri Huijberts Nonlinear control systems, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, synchronisation, robotics, timedelay systems
Mr Adam Sutcliffe Inspiring innovation, Designing, Managing the design process, Design led problem solving, Design engineering
Professor Nobouki Ohtani Sports equipment design, Medical design, Design innovation, Electric vehicle design, Design management.
Dr Haixue Yan Ceramics Processing and Characterizations, Spark Plasma Sintering, Nano, Ferroelectrics and Piezoelectrics
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Why study Materials and Design at Queen Mary? • Highly Rated Degree Materials and Design at Queen Mary is closely related to Materials Science which is listed as the best in London for student satisfaction (2014 National Student Survey) and was in fact the first Materials Science degree established in the country. • Specialist Materials and Design Modules The degree offers a broad spectrum of stimulating Materials and Design modules throughout the degree. • Experimental and Computational Facilities Students utilise a range of excellent laboratory facilities for experimental and computational practicals and project work. • Research Projects Individual 3rd year research projects provide a fantastic opportunity for students to participate in the internationally leading materials science research taking place at Queen Mary. • Staff Students are taught by enthusiastic, approachable and friendly staff, with internationally recognised expertise in many specialist areas of materials science and design. • Career Prospects Our graduates are highly valued by employers providing exciting materials science job opportunities and excellent employablitiy in a range of careers. • Student Satisfaction All our students are individually nurtured and encouraged to fulfil their true potential. This is reflected in our excellent ranking in the recent National Student Survey. • Queen Mary University of London Queen Mary has a long standing reputation for academic excellence with a friendly, diverse and multicultural campus situated in the heart of London and is one of the top 100 universities in the world (2014 QS World Ranking). • Member of the Russell Group Queen Mary is one of only 24 universities who make up the prestigious Russell Group. This Group represents the leading universities in the UK. Employers specifically target Russell Group universities because of the calibre of these institutions' graduates.
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For further information contact: School of Engineering and Materials Science Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8736 email: sems-ugadmissions@qmul.ac.uk This brochure is intended as a summary guide for your reference. Please visit out website for full details on our degrees www.sems.qmul.ac.uk
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