Master in Materials Science

Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia

Materials science is a multidisciplinary field that explores the nature of matter and its applications in various fields of science and engineering such as physics, chemistry, as well as metallurgy, civil and electro engineering. In materials science, scientists are not only seeking for material and exploiting its properties, but also aims to understand the materials fundamentally and acquire new materials with desirable qualities. The concept of materials science is to link material properties and performance in certain applications to the structure of atoms, molecules and material phases obtained through the process of characterization. The Materials Science Program (Materials Science) has been established since 1983 which was endorsed by the decree of the implementation of Master and Doctoral program No: 577/DIKTI/Kep/1993. This Study Program adheres to the integration of education/ teaching and research conducted with a balanced portion of time. Therefore, cooperation with research institutions, industries and universities, both domestic and foreign, become the priority.

Ojectives and Research Fields

The MPMat conducts education in Physics to produce:

  1. To carry out the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tridharma) activities in order to produce materials science graduates who have high intellectuality, intelligent, noble character and ability to compete globally.
  2. To develop an academic atmosphere and research culture for the advancement of science in order to produce innovations and solutions in the field of materials science by giving contribution for sustainable development.
  3. To contribute and play an active role in the development of materials science and its innovation.

The Master of Science in Material Science Program has four research fields:

  • Metal and Alloy
  • Polymers and Composite
  • Ceramics and Glasses
  • Electronic and Magnetic Materials
Program Learning Outcomes

Master in Materials Science Program aims to bear graduates who are capable to study materials science and technology through independent research activities, by applying innovative work method, while honoring scientific ethics.

  • Able to have integrated understanding of the structure, properties, processing, andmaterial system performance, and are able to give critical analyse of the latestdevelopments in materials science and technology.
  • Able to design and carry out experimental research method and mathematicalmodelling with due regard to ethics responsibility and are able to analyse data criticallyand systematically as well draw a conclusion.
  • Able to identify and analyse problems in the field of materials science as well as beingable to formulate solutions that are scientifically responsible, with due regard toethics, environmental and socio-economic.
  • Able to create and design materials, processing methods and new materials analysistechniques and material product innovations with paying attention to humanitiesvalues that are beneficial for development materials science, industry, and society ingeneral.
  • Able to apply materials science concepts in solving complex applications of materialindustry through the multidisciplinary approach with due regard to safety, social andethics.
  • Able to make written reports and communicate orally effectively in scientific,industrial, and public groups.
  • Able to function as an effective team member together to create a collaborative andinclusive environment in achieving common goals.
  • Able to increase learning capacity independently.
  • Able to document, store, secure and rediscover research data to ensure validity andprevent plagiarism.
Curriculum Structure

The Master’s Program in Materials Science is organized into two terms (semesters) per academic year, where one period typically spans 16 weeks of educational activities. To weigh the load of courses offered in a period, UI employs a credit unit system known as “SKS.”  One SKS is equivalent to a 1-hour (50-minute) lecture followed by 60 minutes of structured learning activity (e.g., assignments) and 60 minutes of independent learning activity per week.

By Course

The Master’s Program in Materials Science is organized into two terms (semesters) per academic year, where one period typically spans 16 weeks of educational activities. The current curriculum of MPMat is constructed using the OBE a by-course programme. The curriculum was created to yield professionals or experts in academia/research, industry, and other multinational companies. The graduate from this track can learn and adapt quickly to the industrial work environment and solve problems in their work area by applying materials science and scientific thinking. The modules are designed to ensure students achieve the intended competencies, categorized as compulsory and elective modules, especially for the by-course programme. During the 1st and 2nd semesters, the student takes compulsory and elective modules on a fundamental concept of materials science and its application for doing research in 3rd and 4th semesters.

The curriculum was created to yield professionals or experts in academia/research, industry, and other multinational companies. The graduate from this track can learn and adapt quickly to the industrial work environment and solve problems in their work area by applying materials science and scientific thinking. The modules are designed to ensure students achieve the intended competencies, categorized as compulsory and elective modules, especially for the by-course programme. During the 1st and 2nd semesters, the student takes compulsory and elective modules on a fundamental concept of materials science and its application for doing research in 3rd and 4th semesters.The compulsory modules in the 1st semester (Structure Material, Material Properties and Performance, Thermodynamic and Material Kinetic and Characterization and Materials Analysis) are provided to enhance the student’s basic knowledge of materials science. In the 3rd semester, students could attend an international forum and publish their articles in proceedings indexed by Scopus. The student can also publish their paper in the national journal with Sinta rank minimal 2. The article can be produced as a part of their research or work in collaboration with the lecturer. In the 4th semester, the student performs a complete research methodology starting from literature review, proposal, experiment, and writing.

By Research

The curriculum structure of By-Research Programme consists of seven (7) modules: Literature Review 1 and 2, Research Proposal, Progress Results, Scientific Publication 1 and 2, and Thesis. Curriculum structure of By-Research was designed to accommodate a robust basic competency for performing research in corresponding subject. This programme facilitates researchers from research institutes to be able to create and carry out research in their field and its applications.

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