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As 3D printing and additive manufacturing become mainstream, an influx of professionals who specialize in this area will be needed. Therefore, a number of universities have already started offering additive manufacturing and 3D printing university degrees. These university degrees will become hugely useful in the future as 3D printing becomes integral to sport, design, maritime, and more. We searched for eight of our favorites offered by US and UK universities to come up with our list. The degrees are not in order of best university or 3D printing degrees.
Schools That Offer Masters in Additive Manufacturing And Design
1 – Penn State University
Penn State World Campus offers an online Master of Engineering in Additive Manufacturing and Design (AMD) in partnership with Penn State’s College of Engineering and the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs. This course is worth 30 credits and focuses on how additive manufacturing is transforming a variety of sectors, such as manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, and more. The course also covers rapid prototyping, and the impact that being able to create one-off models from almost any material is having. It should provide students with the necessary knowledge to grow as a leader in 3D printing and prototyping technology to accelerate industry adoption.
2 – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
One of, if not the most prestigious university in the world, MIT also offers two online courses on additive manufacturing. It includes a short 5-day course that provides insight into the technology – within 5 days, participants will learn the basics of 3D printing, materials involved, operate several types of 3D printers, and gain knowledge of the multiple technologies such as FDM, SLA, SLS, etc. Another course this time 12 weeks long, is called Additive Manufacturing for Innovative Design and Production and focuses on the fundamentals, applications, and implications of printing for design and manufacturing.
3 – Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie is a global research university known for its world-class, interdisciplinary programs and as such it offers a Master of Science in Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) two-semester full-time degree program. It is designed to educate students in the engineering science required to understand and advance additive manufacturing. Moreover, it provides hands-on experience with designing, adapting, and building parts using current AM technology by including fundamental understanding with practical instruction in the technologies of AM.
4 – Ohio State University
The Master of Global Engineering Leadership (MGEL) at Ohio State University is a minimum 33-credit degree that aims to transform engineers into exceptional leaders in their field. The curriculum includes core courses that teach leadership and management, an understanding of the business-government environment relationship, while strong engineering is provided through the choice of a specialized technical track. One of the specialized technical tracks is additive manufacturing and includes courses in computational modeling for additive manufacturing, AM for bio-medical devices, and more.
5 – Purdue University
The public research university in Indiana, Purdue University, has developed its Additive Manufacturing Certification Programs to give working professionals and students an opportunity to study industry case studies and receive proper training about the rapidly industrializing AM technologies and 3D printing market. The course aims to give students and professionals fundamental knowledge of AM skills that they will be able to directly apply to their projects. They offer four certificate courses, Additive Manufacturing Essentials, Additive Manufacturing Technology & Materials, Additive Manufacturing Design, and Additive Manufacturing Business & Economics.
6 – Nottingham University
A well-reputed university in the UK offers a Masters’s (MSc) degree in Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing. This is a 1-year course, requiring an engineering or similar degree studied at the undergraduate level. The course starts in September, involving modules in additive materials, metrology, and advanced additive manufacturing techniques. Nottingham University is a member of the Russell Group, due to the high level of research funding the university receives, as well as its high achievement.
7 – Sheffield University
Sheffield University in the UK offers a Masters in Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. Within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, this course includes modules such as dealing with aerospace materials, principles and applications of additive manufacturing, engineering composite materials, and more. This master appears to cover advanced forms of engineering in addition to just the 3D process, allowing for a good holistic qualification.
8 – Derby University
Derby, another UK university, has started to offer a Masters (MSc) in Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing. This course includes modules such as additive manufacturing processes, design, and materials selection, additive manufacturing applications, and data visualization science.
9 – University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire offers a master’s program (MSc) in Additive Manufacturing for 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Graduates will have access to the Additive Manufacturing lab, housing some of the latest 3D printing equipment. This program intends to provide experience through projects, with hands-on use of equipment and software. It will also include relevant industry visits, guest speakers, and industry-related projects.
10 – Cranfield University
This university master’s degree is more specific to metal additive manufacturing than additive manufacturing in general. You can study full-time for one year or part-time for two years. It will provide students with the latest knowledge and skills for metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), including AM processes and their capabilities, designing AM systems, qualification, modeling, and materials. Practical experience will be gained through assignments and group and individual projects in close collaboration with leading industrial end-users.
Masters In Additive Manufacturing Australia
Students of Deakin’s additive manufacturing courses benefit from our strong partnerships with industry to help gain practical work experience, the capacity to apply skills to real-world problems and the opportunity to form or expand professional networks prior to graduation. With world-class facilities and equipment at your fingertips, you will be confident and prepared for the world of work – with a huge demand for engineering graduates in Australia and internationally.
Master Of Engineering In Additive Manufacturing And Design
Our master of science, master of engineering, and a graduate certificate in additive manufacturing and design programs offer students and working engineers a unique opportunity to become technically outstanding experts in additive manufacturing in residence at University Park or online via Penn State World Campus.
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