Materials Science Summer School at University of Cambridge

This course at the University of Cambridge is designed to give you an insight into Materials Science and a flavour of what life is like as an undergraduate here. You’ll be based in Churchill College but attend lectures and carry out practical work at the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy.

What is it all about?

Materials Science is an interdisciplinary subject, which combines elements of physics, chemistry, engineering and even biology. We study how the properties of a material are affected by its structure and the way it has been processed, and the subject has applications in every aspect of our daily lives, from computer chips to prosthetics and from buildings to clean energy.
Materials Science at Cambridge forms part of the Natural Sciences Tripos, which enables students to experience a wide range of subjects during their first two years of study.

What will I be doing?

Academic staff and students will introduce you to a range of Materials Science activities which will include:
Lectures on a variety of topics, such as atomic structure, mechanical properties, and biomedical materials
Hands-on practical sessions where you will carry out experiments similar to those performed by undergraduates
Team projects
Admissions information

Will this course suit me?

If you are in Year 12 or equivalent and would like a challenging and intensive Insight into University course covering a range of Materials Science topics, then this is for you.
A good understanding of maths and science will enable you to appreciate all aspects of Materials Science. To study for a Natural Sciences degree at Cambridge University requires the highest academic grades and a passionate interest in science – this course reflects these requirements.
This course is only available to students who attend non-selective state schools.

Who will be on this course?

This will be a mixed course with 36 student places available.

Dates of course?

Sunday 2nd – Thursday 6th July 2023 (4 nights residential)

Price of course?

£495 (Bursaries available)