Materials science
Introduction
Materials science is the multidisciplinary field relating the performance and function of matter in any and all applications to its micro, nano, and atomic-structure, and vice versa. It is closely related to applied physics, chemical engineering and chemistry, bioengineering and biology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and electrical engineering; it is indeed one of the most multidisciplinary science and engineering fields. Fundamentally, all of nanoscience and nanotechnology is materials science. Because of this, in recent years materials science has been propelled to the forefront at many universities, sometimes controversially: many academics feel that the 'nano' buzzword is bringing in large amounts of funding at the cost of detracting from the teaching of fundamental materials science by putting too much emphasis on devices and applications which may or may not see fruition as working products
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Eligibility
Minimum eligibility for the Undergraduate course in this field is a pass in 10+2/equivalent examinations and for the post graduate course in this field is a pass in corresponding undergraduate course
Job Prospects
Materials engineers are involved in the development, processing, and testing of the materials used to create a range of products, from computer chips and television screens to golf clubs and snow skis. They work with metals, ceramics, plastics, semiconductors, and composites to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements. They also are involved in selecting materials for new applications. Materials engineers have developed the ability to create and then study materials at an atomic level, using advanced processes to replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
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