Programme structure
The Master degree in Materials Science aims to provide a firm grounding in the chemical, physical and technological behaviour of a vast range of materials with emphasis on modern advances in the field.
The course delivers advanced and integrated theoretical and practical training across the following interdisciplinary areas: chemistry and physics of solids, materials production, manufacturing and testing, with special attention to the characterization and modelling of material structures and properties. All lectures and examinations for the Master's degree are conducted in English.
Theoretical lectures and practical laboratories will be done in lecture halls and laboratories of the departments involved in the course.
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The admission test will be done in English and will consider some general questions aiming to verify the background knowledge of the applicant.
List of topics that we assume known by the applicants.
- Fundamental knowledge of quantum mechanics
- Fundamental knowledge of the chemical bond and electronic structure in molecules and solids.
- Thermodynamics
- Elements of crystallography
- Fundamental knowledge of the major class of materials and their properties (thermophysical, mechanical, electronic, optical and magnetic): polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, metals.
- Knowledge of basic informatic tools (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
- Active and passive knowledge of scientific English
These topics can be found (at the appropriate level) in the following suggested textbooks.
- Resnick-Halliday-Krane, “Physics”, Wiley.
- Kittel, “Introduction to Solid State Physics”, 7th edition, Wiley, New York, 1996
- Sze, “Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology”, 2nd Edition, Wiley, New York, 2002
- Cohen-Tannoudyij, B. Diu, F. Laoe, “Quantum Mechanics”, John Wiley and Sons
- Atkins-Beran, General Chemistry, Scientific American Library, 1992.
- W.Atkins, J.de Paula Chimica fisica. (5a ed. italiana/ 9a ed. inglese) Zanichelli, 2012
- A. McQuarrie, J.D.Simon,Physical Chemistry: a molecular approach.
- McMurry, “Organic Chemistry”, 7th ed. Cengage Custom Publishing. Edition
- C. Harris "Quantitative Chemical Analysis" 7th ed WH Freeman
- Callister, “Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction”, 6th Edition, Wiley.
The knowledge of the English language is strongly required
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Quantum Effects in Materials : From Theroy to Modelling | 10 |
| Synthetic chemistry for smart applications | 10 |
| Solid state chemistry: from the macro to the nano | 10 |
| Surface phenomena at the micro and nano scale | 8 |
| Structure characterization and modelling | 8 |
| Solid state physics: opto-electrical properties, microfabrication and devices | 8 |
| Metals for sustainable manufactoring | 6 |
Second year (60 ECTS)
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Sustainable polymers and composite | 8 |
| Environmental, Medical and Techniological Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like Materials | 6 |
|
Machine Learning and Computational Methods in Materials Science |
8 |
| Optionals* | 8 |
| Internship Laboratory for thesis | 15 |
| Final Dissertation | 15 |
Optional courses (4 ects)*
| Course |
|---|
| X-Ray Spectroscopy for the Charcterization of Molecules and Materials |
| Magnetic Atoms and Molecules in material science, chemistry and biochemistry |
| In-silico prediction of materials properties |
| Advanced Diffraction Methods for Applications |
| Analytical chemistry for Materials Science and Materials for Analytical chemistry |
| Machine Learning and its Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like materials |
| Materials for energy: superconductors, H2 storage and batteries |
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Quantum Effects in Materials : From Theroy to Modelling | 10 |
| Synthetic chemistry for smart applications | 10 |
| Solid state chemistry: from the macro to the nano | 10 |
| Surface phenomena at the micro and nano scale | 8 |
| Structure characterization and modelling | 8 |
| Solid state physics: opto-electrical properties, microfabrication and devices | 8 |
| Metals for sustainable manufactoring | 6 |
Second year (60 ECTS)
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Sustainable polymers and composite | 8 |
| Environmental, Medical and Techniological Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like Materials | 6 |
|
Machine Learning and Computational Methods in Materials Science |
8 |
| Optionals* | 8 |
| Intenship | 15 |
| Final Dissertation | 15 |
Optional courses (4 ects)*
| Course |
|---|
| X-Ray Spectroscopy for the Charcterization of Molecules and Materials |
| Magnetic Atoms and Molecules in material science, chemistry and biochemistry |
| In-silico prediction of materials properties |
| Advanced Diffraction Methods for Applications |
| Analytical chemistry for Materials Science and Materials for Analytical chemistry |
| Machine Learning and its Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like materials |
| Materials for energy: superconductors, H2 storage and batteries |
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Quantum Effects in Materials : From Theroy to Modelling | 10 |
| Synthetic chemistry for smart applications | 10 |
| Solid state chemistry: from the macro to the nano | 10 |
| Surface phenomena at the micro and nano scale | 8 |
| Structure characterization and modelling | 8 |
| Solid state physics: opto-electrical properties, microfabrication and devices | 8 |
| Metals for sustainable manufactoring | 6 |
Second year (60 ECTS)
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Sustainable polymers and composite | 8 |
| Environmental, Medical and Techniological Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like Materials | 6 |
| Computational Methods for the use of materials | 8 |
| Optionals* | 8 |
| Intenship | 15 |
| Final Dissertation | 15 |
Optional courses (4 ects)*
| Course |
|---|
| X-Ray Spectroscopy for the Charcterization of Molecules and Materials |
| Magnetic Atoms and Molecules in material science, chemistry and biochemistry |
| In-silico prediction of materials properties |
| Advanced Diffraction Methods for Applications |
| Analytical chemistry for Materials Science and Materials for Analytical chemistry |
| Machine Learning and its Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like materials |
| Materials for energy: superconductors, H2 storage and batteries |
Bridges between fine art, mathematics and natural sciences: the case of symmetry in materials |
First year (60 ECTS)
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Quantum Effects in Materials : From Theroy to Modelling | 10 |
| Synthetic chemistry for smart applications | 10 |
| Solid state chemistry: from the macro to the nano | 10 |
| Surface phenomena at the micro and nano scale | 8 |
| Structure characterization and modelling | 8 |
| Solid state physics: opto-electrical properties, microfabrication and devices | 8 |
| Metals for sustainable manufactoring | 6 |
Second year (60 ECTS)
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Sustainable polymers and composite | 8 |
| Environmental, Medical and Techniological Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like Materials | 6 |
| Computational Methods for the use of materials | 8 |
| Optionals* | 8 |
| Intenship | 15 |
| Final Dissertation | 15 |
Optional courses (4 ects)*
| Course |
|---|
| X-Ray Spectroscopy for the Charcterization of Molecules and Materials |
| Magnetic Atoms and Molecules in material science, chemistry and biochemistry |
| In-silico prediction of materials properties |
| Advanced Diffraction Methods for Applications |
| Analytical chemistry for Materials Science and Materials for Analytical chemistry |
| Machine Learning and its Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like materials |
| Materials for energy: superconductors, H2 storage and batteries |
First year (64 ECTS)
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Advanced Mathematics and numerical analysis | 8 |
| Physics (Quantum Mechanics; Solid State Physics) | 18 |
| Polymeric Materials | 8 |
| Advanced Crystallography | 6 |
| Physical Chemistry | 8 |
| Analytical Chemistry for Material Science | 4 |
| Solid State Chemistry | 6 |
| Metallurgy | 6 |
| Lab activities (tot.) | 8 |
Second year (12 ECTS)
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Organic Materials | 6 |
| Selection and use of materials | 6 |
| Lab activities (tot.) | 8 |
Training activities over the two-year degree (44 ECTS)
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Optional | 8 |
| Internship | 16 |
| Final dissertation | 20 |
Optional courses (4 ects)
| Course |
|---|
| X-Ray Spectroscopy for the Charcterization of Molecules and Materials |
| Magnetic Atoms and Molecules in material science, chemistry and biochemistry |
| In-silico prediction of materials properties |
| Advanced Diffraction Methods for Applications |
|
Tecnological and Environmental Applications Of Minerals |
| Machine Learning and its Applications of Minerals and Mineral-like materials |
| Materials for energy: superconductors, H2 storage and batteries |
Open day
Live events dedicated to the presentation of the several Study Courses. Visit the online Open Day calendar for the Master Degree Courses.
The event 2025 will be held the 8th of May.
The activity of orientation is carried out at different levels:
- Local level (Atheneaum)
A collective orienting is done for the students of the 2nd and 3rd year of Bachelor in "Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali" and for those similar (Chemistry, Chemical technology and Physics). During this activity the academic courses of the Master's degree in Material Science, the available thesis anf the work opportunities are presented. - International level
As the Master's Degree is partner of an Erasmus Mundus Programme (MaMaSELF), it benefits of all the international advertisements opportunities provided by the European Union, by Ambassies and Consolates of Italy, France and Germany in the World and in all the national Erasmus Mundus agencies -point of contact italy, CampusFrance and DAAD. This work of International orienting guaranteed in the last 4 years more than 400 applications to the European Master MaMaSELF, where 20 scholarships are provided every year.
Discover more about: Orientation first steps and Erasmus and Exchange students.
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