Materials Science
A scientific programme dedicated to the study and innovation of materials, covering physics, chemistry, technology, research and industrial applications.
Course Overview
The Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science trains professionals with an interdisciplinary background in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering, capable of understanding, designing, and characterizing materials used in key technological and industrial sectors. The programme explores metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite, nanomaterial, and biomaterial materials, with a particular focus on biomedical and sustainable applications. Through laboratories, experimental activities, and modeling and data science tools, students acquire practical skills in the synthesis, analysis, and development of innovative materials. The programme prepares students both for entry into the world of work in industry and research, and for continuing their studies with master's degrees and specialized programmes.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
- Gain a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry to understand the structure and properties of materials
- Design, synthesize and characterize innovative materials through experimental and laboratory techniques
- Design, synthesize and characterize innovative materials through experimental and laboratory techniques
- Develop expertise in biomaterials, nanomaterials, and materials for industrial and medical applications
Career Opportunities
The fields in which the programme can find application. No employment data will be published until verified surveys of the University's graduate cohorts are available.
- Laboratory technician for materials analysis, synthesis and characterization
- Collaborator in research centers, universities and industrial laboratories
- Technician in the field of biomaterials and devices for medical applications
- Development and quality control officer in chemical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies
- Junior Specialist in Nanomaterials, Polymeric, Ceramic, and Composite Materials
- Technician for the sustainable management of materials and production processes
Study plan
The complete curriculum, year by year, as outlined in the official document. Open a year to view the courses.
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Materials Science — Study Plan
| Semester | Courses and other educational activities | Module | SSD | TAF | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mathematics 1 | MATH-03/A | A1 | 9 | |
| I | Physics | Mechanics and Thermodynamics | PHYS-01/A | A3 | 6 |
| Electromagnetism and Optics | PHYS-03/A | A3 | 6 | ||
| I | General Chemistry | CHEM-03/A | A2 | 6 | |
| English Language Proficiency B1 | E | 6 | |||
| II | Mathematics 2 | MATH-03/A | A1 | 9 | |
| II | Materials Science | Materials Science 1 | CHEM-02/A | B1 | 6 |
| Materials Science 2 | IMAT-01/A | B4 | 6 | ||
| II | Computer Science | IINF-05/A | A1 | 6 |
| Semester | Courses and other educational activities | Module | SSD | TAF | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry | CHEM-01/A | A2 | 6 | |
| I | Organic Chemistry | CHEM-05/A | A2 | 6 | |
| I | Data Science | IINF-05/A | C | 6 | |
| I | Elements of Quantum Theory of Matter | PHYS-03/A | B2 | 6 | |
| I | Physical Chemistry of Materials | CHEM-02/A | B1 | 6 | |
| II | Physics Laboratory for Materials | PHYS-03/A | B2 | 6 | |
| II | Materials Characterization | Materials Spectroscopy Module | CHEM-02/A | B1 | 3 |
| Materials Spectroscopy Laboratory Module | CHEM-02/A | B3 | 3 | ||
| II | Materials Characterization | Materials Characterization Techniques Module | PHYS-03/A | B2 | 3 |
| Materials Characterization Laboratory Module | PHYS-03/A | B3 | 3 | ||
| II | Polymeric Materials | IMAT-01/A | B4 | 6 | |
| II | Student's choice course | D | 6 |
| Semester | Courses and other educational activities | Module | SSD | TAF | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Materials Modeling | IIND-03/A | C | 6 | |
| I | Nanomaterials | PHYS-03/A | B3 | 6 | |
| I | Ceramic, Metallic, and Composite Materials for Medical Applications | IIND-03/C | B4 | 6 | |
| I | Biomaterials (with Laboratory) | IIND-03/A | C | 12 | |
| II | Bionanotechnologies | IBIO-01/A | C | 6 | |
| II | Two elective courses (student's choice) | D | 12 | ||
| II | Internship | E | 8 | ||
| II | Final Exam | E | 4 |
| Year | Semester | Courses and other educational activities | Module | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector (SSD) | Educational Activity Type (TAF) | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | II | FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | BIOS-06/A | D | 6 | |
| III | II | SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT | IMAT-01/A | D | 6 | |
| III | II | BUSINESS AND SAFETY | CORPORATE CULTURE module | IEGE-01/A | D | 4 |
| SAFETY IN LABORATORIES AND CHEMICAL RISK module | CHEM-03/A | D | 2 |
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