M.Tech Material Science and Engineering

Master of Technology in Material Science and Engineering

M.Tech Material Science & Engineering or Master of Technology in Material Science & Engineering is a postgraduate Material Science and Engineering course. Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary field, based on knowledge of physical, chemical, and engineering sciences. This knowledge is used to design materials that suit applications, to meet specific functions and quality requirements.

This Master of Technology in Material Science & Engineering course demands insight into the physics that affects material properties. Students in materials science and engineering develop a fundamental understanding of materials at the nano, micro, and macro scales, leading to specialization in such topics as biomaterials; chemical and electrochemical materials science and engineering; computational materials science and engineering; electronic, magnetic, and optical materials; and structural materials.

M.Tech Material Science & Engineering Eligibility

• The candidates should have completed a BE / B.Tech degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• Should possess a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed universities and colleges conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.Tech Material Science & Engineering Syllabus

Syllabus of Material Science & Engineering course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Tech Material Science & Engineering Colleges

• National Institute of Technology - NIT Hamirpur, Hamirpur
• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Bombay, Mumbai
• National Institute of Technology - NIT Rourkela, Rourkela
• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur

M.Tech Material Science & Engineering Course Suitability

• Those who want to study the structures and chemical properties of various materials to develop new products or to enhance existing ones can go for it.
• Those who want to understand the principles of basic sciences and engineering to understand the behavior of materials, their development, and applications also are suitable for it.
• Students who want to contribute to making discoveries that advance the technology behind health care, communication, transportation, recreation, and more also are suitable.

How is the M.Tech Material Science & Engineering Course Beneficial?

• Materials science encompasses the natural and synthetic materials used in a wide range of products and structures from airplanes, cars, and bridges to clothing and household goods.
• The course helps to investigate the structural, electrical, and magnetic properties of a variety of materials, including metals, ceramics, electronic and magnet materials, semiconductors, nanomaterials, biomaterials, aerospace materials, and nuclear materials.
• The course will enable you to tailor the properties and fabrication processes of materials to create new and innovative products used in domains as varied as microtechnology, biotechnology, aerospace science, transport, infrastructures, sport, and energy.
• The Master of Technology course in Material Science & Engineering is also beneficial for further studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.
• Materials science and engineering give access to careers in a wide variety of industries ranging from the production of materials to the manufacture of finished products - such as watch-making industries, sport, aeronautics, food industry, metallurgy, automobile industry, electronics, and multimedia.
• Candidates can work in materials production, development, and research in the industrial sector, or as materials experts in high-level consultancy and management positions

M.Tech Material Science & Engineering  Employment Areas

• Academic Institutions
• DRDO
• ISRO
• Ispat Industries Ltd.
• John Deere
• Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
• Railway
• Reliance Industries Ltd.
• Steel Authority of India Ltd.
• Tata Steel

M.Tech Material Science & Engineering Job Types

• Consultant
• Design Engineer
• Lecturer / Professor
• Materials Project Specialist
• Materials & Corrosion Engineer
• Research Associate

Advanced Course in M.Tech Material Science & Engineering

• Ph.D. (Material Science)