A broad first year is combined with

A broad first year is combined with increasing specialisation in the second year, and the possibility of total specialisation from the third year. The breadth of the course reflects the blurring of boundaries between the different sciences and before committing yourself to one department you study a variety of subjects, some of which may be new to you. This means you can change your mind about which subject to specialise in. The aim of the course is to complete basic instruction in Materials Science by providing a core set of lectures supplemented by examples classes and practical work. In addition to a course on business, management and patent issues, students choose either language classes, teaching experience, or a computing course. The Part II course also involves project work and a literature review. The projects provide an introduction to sophisticated analytical tools (e.g. transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis) and computational techniques (finite element analysis and molecular simulation). Industrial visits and invited lectures from industrialists trained originally in Materials Science will also enable students to set the subject in a wider context.