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
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1) General Modules
(32 MC)
8 compulsory modules:
2)
Discipline Modules
(40 MC)
10 compulsory modules:
3) Specialisation
Modules (12 MC)
Select one of the specialisation options (select 3 from 6 modules):
Materials Science Track
Biomaterials Track
Microelectronics
Materials Track
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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)
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)
Option B:
Industry Projects (16 MC)
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