BSc Honours Materials Science
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Natural Sciences
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
'A' Level Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Special entry: Diploma in a relevant field.
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About this programme
Studies the materials that underpin technology. You learn the structure and properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and nanomaterials, and how to characterise and design them for energy, electronics and manufacturing. Suits students interested in the materials behind new technology. Study is lab-based with strong physics and chemistry, relevant to energy, electronics and manufacturing research.
What you will study
Solid-state physics and chemistry; metals, ceramics and polymers; nanomaterials; materials characterisation; thermodynamics; research project.
Further study and pathways
MSc or PhD in materials science; manufacturing, mining, energy and research.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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