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Diploma in Materials Science (R17)

Course Structure

What will I learn from this Diploma in Materials Science (DMTS) programme?

In DMTS, you will learn to manipulate the structures and properties of materials at the atomic or molecular, crystalline, microscopic and macroscopic levels using advanced characterisation equipment and processing techniques. You will also have an opportunity to make new materials for new areas of industrial as well as domestic applications.

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 120 modular credits. The course consists of foundation, discipline, specialisation, elective and freely chosen modules as well as an industry orientation programme.

The following table lists modules offered for the Diploma in Materials Science.

Table 2: Course Structure for the DMTS

1) General Modules
(32 MC)

8 compulsory modules:

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
A114 Mathematics II
A201 Chemistry
A207 Physics
B102 Organisational Behavior
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice

2) Discipline Modules
(40 MC)

10 compulsory modules:

A202 Chemistry II
A203 Applied Physics
A222 Molecular and Cell Biology
A291 Materials Science
A292 Polymer and Composite Science
A301 Laboratory Management
A364 Analytical Instrumentation
A391 Materials Processing
A392 Advanced Materials
A394 Materials Analysis

3) Specialisation Modules (12 MC)
Select one of the specialisation options (select 3 from 6 modules):

Materials Science Track

A333 Nanotechnology
A345 Biomaterials
E341 Electronic and Semiconductor Materials

Biomaterials Track

A333 Nanotechnology
A342 Biosensor Technology and Biomedical Devices
A345 Biomaterials

Microelectronics Materials Track

E341 Electronic and Semiconductor Materials
E343 Wafer Fabrication and Packaging
E344 Thin Film Technology

 

4) Elective Modules
Select the number of module(s) according to IOP option chosen and allocated:

Option A:
Select 1 out of 8 modules (4 MC)

Option B:
Select 3 out of 8 modules (12 MC)

A103 Anatomy and Physiology
A206 Environmental Science
A211 Advanced Mathematics I
A231 Immunology
A308 Environment, Health and Safety
and 3 specialisation modules from a different specialisation option

5) Freely Chosen Modules
Select module(s) according to IOP options chosen and allocated from the entire range of modules offered by the Schools and Centres in RP.

Option A:
Select 1 module (4 MC)

Option B:
Select 2 modules (8 MC)

6) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)
Select any 1 out of the 3 options below:

Option A: Industry Immersion Programme (28 MC)

G301 Project
G901 Creative Engagement
A931 Industry Immersion Programme

Option B: Industry Projects (16 MC)

G321 Industry Project
G322 Industry Project II
G901 Creative Engagement

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