Materials transform our world'from the optical fibres used in telecommunications, the silicon used in microchips, to the nanotechnologies changing our medical care. Materials science is about how we apply science in designing and testing new materials, how we explore the physics and chemistry of materials, and how we can improve the existing materials on which our societies and industries are built. When you study materials science you'll explore the ways in which new materials are changing our world. You'll find out how to measure and control the strength of metals and polymers, learn about the structure of crystals and glasses, or discover how semiconductors work. This course will provide you with the scientific knowledge and technical skills necessary for a successful materials based career in areas such as quality control and laboratory testing, materials process control, and research and development in government and private sector laboratories. What you will study: When you choose the Bachelor of Science majoring in Materials, you will study core materials subjects such as the detailed structure of the properties of metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Electives in second and third years are selected from a list of subjects in the fields of Materials, Chemistry or Science and Technology Studies.

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