Study Master degrees Master of Science in Materials Science (Advanced option available) Available as an advanced degree toc Enquire now Course guide Overview Materials science is a rapidly-growing, multidisciplinary field that transcends the traditional areas of chemistry, physics, engineering, and biology, with broad applications across technology, healthcare, engineering, and environmental science. With a Master of Science in Materials Science from Australia’s top-ranked university you'll be equipped to face the key challenges in the development of new materials, including nanomaterials, and contribute to issues such as renewable energies, battery storage, energy efficiency, tissue engineering, and environmentally conscious and biocompatible materials. At ANU, we have state-of-the-art instrumentation including single crystal and powder diffraction, atomic force microscopy, reactor and polymerisation equipment, femtosecond laser spectroscopy, and extensive magnetic resonance and magneto-optical instrumentation. Program handbook Advanced program The Advanced program provides you with the opportunity to extend your practical, coursework experience in materials science with a research project supervised by an academic. You will be required to develop expertise in a nominated area through independent research and completion of a dissertation. It is particularly relevant to those who wish to benefit from the research strengths of ANU or pursue a PhD. Advanced program handbook Key facts #1 for Natural Sciences (QS 2023) in Australia 2 years full time #1 in Australia for graduate employability (Times Higher Education) Careers Drawing on world-leading expertise from materials scientists across our chemistry, physics and engineering research schools, the Master of Science in Materials Science will see you graduate with skills and knowledge you need to be highly competitive in the rapidly expanding materials science industry. It will prepare you for a future in industry, government, or education across areas including green energy technologies, polymer technologies, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, and chemical engineering. The Australian National University has been ranked as the top university for graduate employability in Australia in the Global University Employability Ranking 2020. As a student at ANU, you gain access to the ANU CareerHub – an online career development and employability tool that includes a jobs board and careers resources. You also have access to drop-in chats with a career consultant and to attend our career fairs to meet potential employers. Start-up your career The ANU Research School of Chemistry hosts start-up companies like Nanostratus, producing novel surface coatings with applications in many fields and Spark3d, developing next-generation 3D printers which can manufacture polymeric, organic, semiconducting, or metallic materials into complex shapes. Learning experience Image Access national facilities As part of our pioneering Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program (BSGIP), we are home to the Battery Lab, a national facility researching battery materials and energy storage technologies. Take a walk-through tour of the lab Image Be part of cutting-edge breakthroughs As well as being your teachers, our chemists are actively working on ground-breaking inventions - like an ultra-thin diamond transistor which could outperform today's devices in high-radiation environments such as rocket engines. Read more about this research Fees & scholarships Fees Please visit the Programs and Courses website for information about fees. View fees View fees for advanced program Scholarships Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation. 360 Virtual tours Ever wondered what the science buildings and facilities at the ANU look like from the inside? Take yourself on a 360 tour and find out. Choose a tour Convenors Associate Professor Mark Ellison Mark has won numerous awards for his contribution to science teaching and education. He is senior lecturer and First-Year Chemistry coordinator at the ANU Research School of Chemistry. How to apply Domestic International Understand the how to apply steps Visit the international postgraduate applications page to prepare for your application to ANU. International postgraduate applications Understand the how to apply steps Visit the domestic postgraduate applications page to prepare for your application to ANU. Domestic postgraduate applications toc Enquire now Course guide Need more information? Send us an enquiry and we'll get back to you within 48 hours Enquire
