Study Patterns: Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing MSc (online)

On this page, you will find the study pattern for our MSc Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing (online) programme.

This study pattern highlights the module(s) that you will need to study and select for the academic year. The scheduled modules for the remainder of your programme, outlined below, are based on the current plan, however, please note that the order of these may be subject to change. Should any changes be made, we will communicate this to you as soon as possible. Should you have any concerns regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note that any optional modules are subject to viable group sizes. Should you choose a module that is deemed to be non-viable, you will be notified of the alternative available options. Please contact us on +44 (0)1332 594000 or UDOLenrolment@derby.ac.uk to discuss your options.

For our students completing the programme at the standard rate of study, we recommend that you study 20 hours per week.

Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing, MSc - standard (3 years) with spring (January) start

Study PatternSpringSummerAutumn
Year 1 Environmental Risk and Responsibility
(7TE513)
10 credits

Research, Methods, Application & Evaluation (Taught PG)
(7TE510)
10 credits		 Continuing Professional Development and Strategic Management
(7ME524)
20 credits		 Additive Manufacturing Processes
Including Residential Element
(7TE515)
20 credits
Year 2 Additive Manufacturing Applications
(7TE517)
20 credits		 Option B Module*
20 credits		 Advanced Materials Science
(7ME535)
20 credits
Year 3 Independent Scholarship (Technology)
(7ME525)
60 credits		 Independent Scholarship (Technology)
(7ME525)
60 credits continued		 Independent Scholarship (Technology)
(7ME525)
60 credits continued

*Option B Modules: Design and Material Selection (7TE519); Information Visualisation (7CS519)