MSc, 120 cr, 2 years
Programme aim
The aim of this programme is to provide an internationally competitive education and prepare students for a professional career in any area of engineering and development. This requires an advanced knowledge of modelling, computational and experimental issues in applied mechanics.
The focus is in mechanical engineering problems, but the graduates also achieves a very good platform for work in other engineering disciplines.
An important philosophy for the programme is to integrate modelling, algorithmic formulation, numerical implementation and validation of simulation results with experimental results, such as results from wind tunnel testing, experimental modal analysis (EMA) and material testing. A systematic view on education, research and innovation is empasised through collaboration with the industry.
Who should apply
A suitable background for the Master students in Applied Mechanics is a Bachelors degree with Major in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering with Physics, Civil Engineering and Engineering Physics.
Why apply
According to the programme goals the student should utilize the professional skills to:
- critically evaluate results from simulations and experiments
- analyse and isolate errors and risks in complex engineering problems
- use simplified assumptions to validate results from complex models
Career opportunities
A wide range of work opportunities can be listed both for students that follow any of the three specialized tracks and for those who wish to choose an individual profile.
Typically, employment opportunities can be found in research and development within industrial companies and research institutes or consulting firms. Other examples of careers are technical advisor in the private or public sector, and teaching in science and engineering at different levels.
The programme also provides a good foundation for continued studies towards a Ph.D. in applied mechanics and related areas.
Research connections
The research at the department of Applied Mechanics is in many cases supported by industrial partners, which generates a number of industrial master thesis projects every year. Moreover, the master programme goes in line with the Chalmers areas of advance: Materials Science, Energy, Transportation, and Built Environment. The programme curriculum and the research within the competence centres CHARMEC for railway mechanics, SAFER for vehicle safety and SWPTC for wind power technology nutrifies each other in symbiosis.
Programme overview
Detailed programme content in the Student portal, for current students
Specific eligibility
Undergraduate profile
Major in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering with Engineering Physics, Engineering Mathematics.
Prerequisites
Mechanics and strength of materials, Fluid mechanics, Finite element method/ Numerical solution of partial differential equations, Mathematics (including Multivariable analysis, Linear algebra, Numerical analysis and Mathematical statistics), Programming, Thermodynamics, Engineering materials and Automatic control.
English Language Proficiency
There are several ways of proving that you possess the required level of English language proficiency. Most commonly this is done by submitting one of the approved English language tests.
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English Language Profiency
Basic eligibility
All applicants to education on advanced level must meet standard requirements regarding earlier education, called basic eligibility.
Notes
Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Credits: 120
Duration: 2 years
Application Code: CTH-03009
Contacts
Specific questions about the programme's content:
Cecilia Hedenstierna
cecilia.hedenstierna@chalmers.se
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