Study location	Denmark, Herning
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3,5 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	49205

Tuition fee	FREE

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Mathematics corresponding to a Danish level B (250 hours); Physics corresponding to a Danish level B (200 hours); Chemistry corresponding to a Danish C level (75 hours); English corresponding to a Danish level B (210 hours). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: DF language test (TESA), Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL (IBT): 83 CAE: level 176 TESA: with min. 75 points in each OOPT part + interview and essay with at least B2+

Other requirements	- You must provide a Verification Form - Maths syllabus Applicants with non-Danish entry qualifications must also fill in the mathematics form by ticking off the topics included/not included in your previous studies. Please find the form here - An interview will be conducted

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. en.via.dk/../materials-science-engineering

Overview

The programme provides you with a broad knowledge of materials and processes. Progressing with the problem will lead you from basic material knowledge and understanding to expert knowledge of new and innovative materials, such as those that can make textiles last longer and adjust to body temperatures.

Each semester has an overall theme that shows you different perspectives within the beautiful world of materials. You will also gain insight into modern processing technology so you can help optimise techniques, product design, innovation, business development, financial considerations and production and supply chain consideration in manufacturing companies.

Each subject helps you develop a deeper understanding of the challenges of the particular theme. Each semester concludes with a semester project, enabling you to work with the theme in companies all over the world.

Career opportunities

After successfully completing your studies, you will be able to work as a textile engineer, plastics engineer, within innovation and new product development, quality and environmental management, purchasing or something else entirely.

As a material engineer, you will have the skills to enter a wide range of careers.

For instance, you can work with innovation, product development, quality and environmental management, research and development on new materials, purchasing new materials and products and consultancy on materials and processes.