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Overview
The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing course from UCL Summer School explores surface and particle nanoengineering, contrasting bottom-up and top-down fabrication methods, including cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and precision machining.
Highlighting successful nanotechnology applications, such as flexible electronics and energy storage devices, the module also introduces Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impacts of materials and manufacturing processes.
Through hands-on mini projects, you will apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, gaining practical skills in sustainable material design and advanced manufacturing
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Recognised the structures of different materials and their roles in determining material properties.
- Analysed and predicted the material properties of a range of materials.
- Identified appropriate manufacturing methods for selected materials and structures.
- Demonstrated hands-on skills in different manufacturing methods.
- Designed a solution to an engineering challenge, including manufacturing considerations and practicality, sustainability, economic viability and ethics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Materials characterisation techniques
- Surface and particle nanoengineering: bottom-up versus top-down fabrication methods
- Successful applications of nanotechnology in the electronics, energy and healthcare sectors
- Numerical application: hybrid synthesiser (design a composite material system to optimise performance, e.g. lightweight/stiff components)
- Practical application and mechanical testing of composites
- Reflection on learning so far and proposing an initial design for the mini project/challenge
- Demonstration of CES software for LCA and product analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 115
PTE Academic 75
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 115
PTE Academic 75
IELTS 6.5
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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