Heritage Materials Science
Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2013 academic year, unless otherwise specified.
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This subject is taught by the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences.
Overview
Heritage Materials Science is about identifying and understanding the materials that make up objects which are part of our cultural heritage, the way they deteriorate, and the means to preserve them. We do this through our knowledge of Materials Science and applications of the latest technologies to heritage materials.
The power of modern scientific methods in preserving and authenticating works of art, documents and antiquities for forensic scientific examination is increasingly being recognised. Graduates of this programme will be well qualified to be at the head of this global trend in museums, the art world and forensics related to heritage materials.
At postgraduate level Victoria offers the following Heritage Materials Science programmes:
- MSc in Heritage Materials Science
- Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Science
How To Find Out More
You can order more information on this subject by registering on our Request for Study Material database.
Victoria's Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.
Contact the Science Faculty Office for information on Admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites and your Application to Study.
Heritage Materials Science courses are taught within the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Laby Building.
A/Prof Gerald Smith
Programme Director
Phone: 04 463 5547
Email: gerald.smith@vuw.ac.nz
Administrator
Phone: 04 463 5335
Email: scps@vuw.ac.nz
List of Courses
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| 500 Level Courses |
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HMSC 501 – Heritage Materials Science: Principles |
HMSC 502 – Heritage Materials Science: Technology and Analysis |
HMSC 561 – Internship/Practicum |
HMSC 562 – Directed Individual Study 1 |
HMSC 563 – Directed Individual Study 2 |
HMSC 580 – Research Methods |
HMSC 591 – Thesis |
| 600 Level Courses |
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HMSC 690 – Heritage Materials Science for PhD |