What would you do as a Materials scientist?
Materials scientists
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular hours
- usually work in laboratories, offices, universities and research centres, and may travel nationally and internationally
- may work in hazardous conditions with toxic chemicals
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- study structural and chemical properties
- develop products and methods
- test materials and products
- plan experiments and research
- develop theories and models
- help people use materials and technology
- prepare reports and presentations
- talk to clients
- write articles, books and other material
How can you become a Materials scientist?
You need more than one qualification to become a materials scientist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, nanoscience or similar area
- a master's degree in physics, chemistry, materials engineering or similar area
You may need
- a doctoral degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or similar area
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
