MSc in Materials Science and Technology

Mission

The program will provide students with an advanced interdisciplinary  knowledge, skills, and training necessary for successful careers in industry or academic roles that are focused on materials, biomaterials, new alloys, and the selection of materials to meet modern technology goals. Graduates will be well trained to work collaboratively, conduct independent and multidisciplinary research, communicate effectively and recognize  their role in solving global challenges, while promoting sustainable practice.

Objectives

The educational objectives of the program are to:

• Prepare graduates to establish successful careers in industry, government, or academia or to pursue further graduate studies. 

• Provide graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills for solving materials related problems and challenges while promoting sustainable practices. 

• Equip graduates with appropriate research methods and techniques to successfully conduct research or applied projects in the field of materials science and technology.

• Prepare graduates to contribute to the advancement of the profession by addressing societal needs and through effective communication skills and collaboration with colleagues.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Apply independent research skills to investigate materials science and technology related issues.

2. Apply scientific concepts to solve problems related to materials science and technology.

3. Analyze the properties of materials using appropriate characterization techniques.

4. Apply appropriate techniques to predict and explain materials properties and behavior.

5. Assess the synthesis and processing techniques appropriate for the production of materials.

6. Assess the environmental impact of materials and related methods and processes.

7. Communicate effectively materials science related issues orally and in writing.

Students interested in applying to the Materials Science Master program must submit an online application form and upload or send required documents to the Admissions Office. (Official hard copies of the applicant’s university transcript IELTS or TOEFL must be delivered or mailed directly to the Admissions Office). The program accepts applications twice a year in advance of the Fall and Spring semesters.Click here for more information on the general application process, including an application instruction guide, graduate admission timelines and access to the online application once it is open.

BS graduates in disciplines other than Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical, Industrial and Chemical Engineering may have to complete one or more bridge courses before starting this program based on admission committee decision. This is the decision of the admission committee. Bridge courses are:

MATS 500 Modern Physics
MATS 501 Physical Chemistry
MATS 502 Materials Science

These courses are not counted toward satisfying the 35 credit hours required by the program.

• Completed a Bachelor degree with a grade point average of at least 2.8 out of 4.0, or equivalent, from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education or comparable in that country.
• Students are expected to be proficient in English. Thus, applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency as part of the admission process by satisfying either of the following:
  
  (*) Earned a previous degree from an institution of higher education in a Program where English was the language of instruction.
  
  OR
  
  (**) Achieved a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based TOEFL or equivalent test taken within 2 years of the start of the intended semester of admission
• A satisfactory statement of purpose of 500 words.
• A satisfactory performance in the personal interview with the Admission committee.

Application Requirements

All applicants to the Materials Science Master program are required to submit the following documents to the Admissions Department:

1. Admissions Application and Signature Page
2. Final, official and certified university transcripts
3. Official TOEFL score report or equivalent score report
4. Two confidential academic or professional recommendation letters.
5. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
6. Health Certificate
7. Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card
8. (Non-Qatari applicants must provide a copy of their passport)
9. Two recent passport sized photographs
10. Application Fees: QR 350

International applicants

International students who require a student visa (under Qatar University sponsorship) must submit required documents to the International Student Section of the Student Services Department prior to receiving an admission decision. Learn more about student visa requirements and important deadlines.

Financial support (Graduate Assistantships)

Qatar University offers Graduate Assistantship (GA) awards on a competitive basis to selected newly admitted graduate students. The Graduate Assistantship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain work and research experience in the graduate department under the supervision of faculty members. Students are compensated QR 180 per hour, up to 20 hours of work per week. The GA recipient is personally responsible for all of his/her expenses, including housing, tuition, insurance, travel and any other incurred expense while studying at Qatar University. Interested students must apply for the Graduate Assistantship while applying for admission to the Materials Science Master program. Click here for more information and click here to view the application document.

Eligibility and Application Process

• All admitted graduate students with GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply for the award.
• Graduate students must show that they have met the minimum English language proficiency requirements (TOEFL or IELTS tests), as well as that of the Arabic language proficiency requirements, if required. Applicants should contact their academic departments for further information;
• Applicant must submit an application for Graduate Assistantship along with the application for admission to a graduate program;The deadlines for assistantship applications are the same as those for admission;
• The number of GA awards is contingent on colleges’ demand for teaching assistants based on course offerings, laboratory sessions, enrolment, number of faculty and available funds

Tuition

Tuition fees for students enrolled in the all Master Programs is QR 2000 per credit hour. Click here for more information on tuition.

Study Plan for the Master of Materials Science and Technology (Download)

Curriculum Structure - Thesis Option

Curriculum Structure – Non-Thesis Option

BS graduates in disciplines other than Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical, Industrial and Chemical Engineering may have to complete one or more bridge courses before starting this program based on admission committee decision. Bridge courses are:

1. MATS 500 Modern Physics
2. MATS 501 Physical Chemistry
3. MATS 502 Materials Science

These courses are not counted toward satisfying the 35 credit hours required by the program.

List of Required Courses in Major –Thesis Option

List of Required Courses in Major –Non-Thesis Option

List of Elective Courses in Major

*following QU regulations

The main operational objectives and the associated key performance are:

• To ensure the Materials Science and Technology Program is in compliance with international standards for graduate level education.
• To ensure Students employability within 6 months.
• To align curriculum to meet changing market needs and international trends.
  
  Courses Description (View)

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The Materials Science and Technology program offers excellent opportunities for the graduates of this program in research, development, production, and management.  They will also be suited to work in many entities in Qatar such as companies working on downstream, oil and gas, energy, environment, electronics aerospace industry, consumer industries, and in biomaterials and medical industries. Potential employers include but are not limited to:

• RasGas
• QP
• Shell
• QAPCO
• QChem
• QatarGas
• Ashgal
• Ministry of Environment
• Ministry of Defense
• Police
• Municipality
• Qatalum
• QMA
• Qatar Airways
• QU/ QF Research centers/ Institutes

Pursuing a doctorate degree is also an excellent opportunity for these degree holders.