Implementation of the education

Last edit: 15/03/2013
Approved: 15/03/2013

Structure of the education

Study years, terms, and study periods are described in KTH’s guidelines, www.kth.se

When necessary, lectures can be schedule outside the normal study year according to KTH’s guidelines. www.kth.se

Structure of the education

1) Industrial Materials (IMTA). 
This track is only intended for students with a solid background in Material Science and Engineering and Metallurgy. Students on the Degree Programme in Materials Design and Engineering will receive a Master of Science in Engineering degree. All others will receive a Master of Science degree.
The program has a specialization, the Nordic international program which is a part of Nordic International Master Platform (NIMP).  Those students following the Nordic International programme should spend a semester at one of the participating universities.

2) Materials and Process Design (MDNA).
This track is only for students with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Science and Engineering, or Engineering Physics. It has the same focus as Industrial materials but with a content of the courses offered during the first term that also students without any deep prior knowledge in material and metallurgy can follow it.

3) Materials Processing (MPTA).
This track is mainly for students with a background in Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering and with an interest in massive forming and casting of metals. The track also provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between processing and mechanical properties of metals.

Courses

The programme is course-based. Lists of courses are included in Appendix 1: Course list

Grading system

Courses in the first and the second cycle are graded on a scale from A to F. A-E are passing grades, A is the highest grade. The grades pass (P) and fail (F) are used for courses under certain circumstances.

Conditions for participation in the programme

Term enrolment

A condition in order to participate in the studies is that the student, each spring and autumn must enroll for the coming term.  This is done throughwww.antagning.sebetween the 1st and 15th of November and the 1st and 15th of May, respectively.

By completing term enrolment, the student has confirmed their intention to study and participate in the programme.  Only after that may the student be able to:

•  Register for the term

•  Register for courses

•  Get reported results

Course registration

Registration for courses within the programme is done by the student before the start of each term, according to KTH’s central guidelines.

Conditions for participation in the programme

For studies in study year 2:

At least 45 higher education credits must be completed from study year 1 by the end of the examination period in August.  Students who have not fulfilled this requirement must, in collaboration with a study adviser, create an individual study plan.  The main intent with the individual study plan is that the student will complete the remaining elements during the next coming study year.  In the study plan, the remaining elements should be included as well as suitable courses from the next study year.  Special consideration should be given to the courses’ prerequisites.

Selection of track

Selection of track is communicated to and implemented in connection with the program start, in consultation with the program director. No site restrictions exist.

Recognition of previous academic studies

The student has the possibility to apply for recognition of previous academic studies from course(s) from another university or higher education institution, national or international.

KTH’s entire policy for recognition of previous academic studies can be found in KTH’s guidelines www.kth.se

Degree project

KTH’s rules for the degree project can be found in KTH’s guidelines.  Generally, it is required that a main portion of the studies must be completed before starting the degree project.

Degree

In order to earn the Degree of Master of Science within the major subject Material Science (Two Years), passing grades in all courses which are included in the student’s study plan are required.  The study plan must comprise 120 higher education credits which include a degree project consisting of 30 higher education credits, in the second cycle.

KTH’s local degree ordinance can be found at http://intra.kth.se/regelverk/