Materials Scientist

Researches the structure and properties of materials and develops improved materials or applications through experiments and analysis. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Materials Scientist do?

Researches the structure and properties of materials and develops improved materials or applications through experiments and analysis.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR600 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Experimental design · EssentialLaboratory analysis · EssentialMaterials science · EssentialData interpretation · ImportantScientific writing · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Materials Scientist do?

Researches the structure and properties of materials and develops improved materials or applications through experiments and analysis.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Experimental design, Laboratory analysis, Materials science, Data interpretation, Scientific writing.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.