Diploma in Materials Science (R17)
Course Structure
To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course consists of foundation modules, core discipline modulesand specialisation modules.
The three options for specialisation offered are: -
Materials Science
- Biomaterials
- Microelectronic Materials
The following table lists modules offered for the Diploma in Materials Science.
Table 2: Course Structure for the DMTS
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1)
Core-General
8 compulsory module units:
2)
Core-Discipline
14 compulsory module units:
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3)
Core-Specialisation
Select 4 from 9 module units:
4) Electives
Select any 2 module units offered by this school.
5)
Freely Chosen Modules
Select any 2 module units offered by the RP Schools and Centres.
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Modules for DMTS Specialisation Options
There are 9 core-specialisation modules offered by
the DMTS which can be seen in the course structure
(Table 2). The core-specialisation modules may be
taken in combination packages of 4 modules each, to
focus on the following 3 specialisation options: (1)
Materials Science, (2) Biomaterials and (3)
Microelectronic Materials. Students may select any 1
of these 3 specialisation options.
The modules per specialisation option are as shown
below.
Option 1: Materials Science
A333 Nanotechnology
A345 Biomaterials
A394 Materials Analysis
E341 Electronic and Semiconductor
Materials
Option 2: Biomaterials
A231 Immunology
A341 Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
A342 Biosensor Technology and Biomedical Devices
A345 Biomaterials
Option 3: Microelectronic Materials
A333 Nanotechnology
E341 Electronic and Semiconductor Materials
E343 Wafer Fabrication and Packaging
E344 Thin Film Technology
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