Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Materials of Energy Technology

• Master

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 2 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• Finland, Turku

  Location

Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Materials of Energy Technology trains professionals in materials engineering with a special focus in energy materials. Materials of Energy Technology is one of the three specialisation tracks of the Master's Degree Programme in Materials Engineering. The other specialisation tracks are Modern Industrial Materials and Health Technology Materials. The programme gives you a general overview of the field of energy storage materials. The contents of the programme can be tailored towards your interests with suitable choices of thematic or minor studies, for example specialising in batteries. The questions we are looking to answer are: – What kind of renewable energy production and storage methods are there? – How to choose the materials for these systems? – How do these choices affect the performance of the systems? – How to design renewable energy production and storage systems from both technical and economical point of view? All of these questions are in the center of the development of new materials and applications in the field of energy that are in the core of both the strategy of University of Turku as well as the wide expertise cluster in materials research in the Turku region. In the Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Materials of Energy Technology you will grow to be an expert in the field and learn to navigate in the vast field of energy technology and its applications. Job options The renewable energy sector is one of the crucial industries in the world for sustainable development. Materials in energy technologies cover wide range of applications, focusing on materials for renewable energy production and storage. Developing new materials and solutions in these areas contributes to realize sustainable electricity generation. You will be equipped with skills that provide you with multiple career options. You will be able to join the industry in Finland or abroad or enter the public sector, for example, in various authoritative duties. Possible job titles are: – Validation and verification engineer – Materials engineer – Technology manager – Development manager – Researcher See admission requirements at www.utu.fi/apply Read more at www.utu.fi/degrees