Presentation of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Materials Science

Learning Objectives

This Bachelor’s Degree Program in Materials Science provides an interdisciplinary education in both scientific and technological fields, enabling students to acquire the skills needed to understand the structure and properties of materials and to develop new materials with specific characteristics for technological applications.
The program offers a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, with particular emphasis on topics related to matter and materials. Students also study the basic principles of materials production and processing, as well as the mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties of materials, their crystalline structure, and their microstructure.

The program includes numerous laboratory courses, where students learn to use advanced analytical instruments to investigate material structures at the molecular level and to understand how material properties can be manipulated at the atomic and molecular scale.

Program Structure and Courses

The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Materials Science spans three academic years.
In the first year, students take seven core courses and an English language test.
The second year includes six compulsory courses and two elective courses, while the third year consists of four compulsory courses and three free-choice electives. —more info—

The Final Degree Examination consists of the discussion of a written thesis based on an experimental or theoretical research activity carried out in a University Department, Center, or Laboratory, or in an external public research institution or partner company.

The program also includes additional learning opportunities such as study periods abroad and internships/placements in local industries.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Materials Science, applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad and deemed suitable. A good knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry at high-school level is considered sufficient for enrollment.

The program requires all students to undergo a mandatory but non-restrictive entrance test to assess these prerequisites. The assessment takes place before the start of classes, following the procedures outlined in the Program Regulations. The entrance test—compulsory but not binding for enrollment—is defined annually in the Student Guide. Individual learning activities (to be completed during the first year) are provided to help students fill any gaps identified during the assessment.

Attendance Requirements

Attendance is optional for theoretical courses.
Attendance is mandatory for laboratory courses.