Material Science
Advanced Materials Science (Energy Storage) MSc
University College LondonA specialist MSc focused on advanced materials for energy storage, batteries, renewable energy, materials processing and sustainable energy technologies.
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Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
1 calendar year full-time
Programme Overview
UCL's Advanced Materials Science (Energy Storage) MSc provides specialist postgraduate education in the design, processing, characterisation and application of advanced materials for energy storage and sustainable energy technologies.
Students study advanced materials processing and manufacturing, microstructural control, advanced energy storage, materials characterisation, materials design and discovery, and materials innovation for renewable energy.
The programme links scientific theory with research, engineering applications, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Students develop practical skills in materials processing, battery fabrication, performance testing, experimental design and analysis.
A six-month independent research project allows students to investigate advanced materials for energy conversion, storage and sustainable energy applications in depth.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally hold at least a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an equivalent recognised international qualification.
Suitable academic backgrounds include:
Materials Science and Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Polymer Science or Engineering
Biotechnology
Other closely related science or engineering disciplines
Applicants should demonstrate sufficient scientific and quantitative preparation for advanced study in materials science and energy-storage technologies.
Admission is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee an offer.
English-Language Requirements
UCL English Language Level 1 is required.
IELTS Academic:
6.5 overall
Minimum 6.0 in each component
TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026:
4.5 overall
Minimum 4.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026:
92 overall
Minimum 24 in Reading
Minimum 24 in Writing
Minimum 20 in Speaking
Minimum 20 in Listening
Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
176 overall
Minimum 169 in each subtest
Equivalent UCL-approved English-language qualifications may also be accepted.
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
UCL offers funding opportunities for eligible Advanced Materials Science students. Bseisu-UCL Scholarship For the 2026/27 cycle, this scholarship was available to eligible EU and overseas students. The award covered tuition fees plus a stipend for one year. Selection was based on financial need. The 2026/27 scholarship cycle is now closed. UCL Scholarships and Funding Additional university-wide scholarships may be available based on nationality, academic merit, financial circumstances and other eligibility criteria. Applicants should check UCL's official Scholarships and Funding database for opportunities available for the relevant admission cycle.