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Master’s in Testing Engineering, Laboratory and Materials (cross-region)

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in cross-region testing, laboratory and materials engineering: 12 modules covering testing laboratories in a global context, ISO/IEC 17025 quality and competence, metrology and traceability, mechanical, environmental, chemical and non-destructive testing, regional method differences, data and reporting, laboratory economics and international laboratory networks, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 in a laboratory.

02

Estimate the measurement uncertainty of tests.

03

Carry out mechanical, environmental and chemical tests.

04

Compare test methods from different regions.

05

Manage data and reports with integrity.

06

Plan the economics and capacity of a laboratory.

07

Coordinate international laboratory networks.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Laboratory technical managers responsible for methods, equipment and results.
  • Materials testing engineers working with mechanical, environmental or chemical tests.
  • Metrologists handling calibration, traceability and uncertainty.
  • Laboratory quality managers preparing for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
  • Non-destructive testing technicians looking to broaden their scope.
  • Laboratory network managers coordinating several sites or countries.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter testing laboratories.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
  • ISO 6892-1 (tensile testing of metallic materials at room temperature)
  • JCGM 100:2008 (GUM) (guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement)
  • ISO/IEC 17043 (proficiency testing)
  • ISO 9227 (salt spray corrosion tests)
  • IEC 60068-2-1 (environmental testing, cold)
  • ISO 9712 (qualification and certification of NDT personnel)
  • ISO 148-1 (Charpy pendulum impact test)
  • LabWare LIMS
  • STARLIMS
  • Minitab
  • Zwick testXpert
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1The role of the laboratory in certification
  2. 1.2Manufacturer and third-party laboratories
  3. 1.3Designated technical services
  4. 1.4Accreditation and international recognition
  5. 1.5The ILAC MRA and its scope
  6. 1.6Witness laboratories and CBTLs
  7. 1.7The global testing market
  8. 1.8Regional differences in acceptance
  9. 1.9Selecting a laboratory for each project
  10. 1.10Case study: choosing laboratories for three markets
  1. 2.1Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
  2. 2.2Impartiality and confidentiality
  3. 2.3Personnel and competence management
  4. 2.4Facilities and environmental conditions
  5. 2.5Method validation
  6. 2.6Ensuring the validity of results
  7. 2.7Proficiency testing under ISO/IEC 17043
  8. 2.8Complaint management
  9. 2.9Accreditation audits
  10. 2.10Workshop: laboratory competence matrix
  1. 3.1The International System of Units
  2. 3.2Metrological traceability to national standards
  3. 3.3Calibration of test equipment
  4. 3.4Measurement uncertainty according to the GUM
  5. 3.5Uncertainty budgets
  6. 3.6Decision rules under ISO/IEC Guide 98-4
  7. 3.7Interlaboratory comparisons and their evaluation
  8. 3.8Calibration intervals
  9. 3.9Management of out-of-tolerance equipment
  10. 3.10Lab: uncertainty budget for a test
  1. 4.1Tensile testing to ISO 6892-1
  2. 4.2Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell hardness
  3. 4.3Charpy impact to ISO 148-1
  4. 4.4Fatigue testing
  5. 4.5Creep and relaxation
  6. 4.6Adhesion and peel tests
  7. 4.7Properties of polymers
  8. 4.8Testing of composites
  9. 4.9ASTM and ISO equivalences
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: tensile test and report
  1. 5.1Climatic testing to IEC 60068
  2. 5.2Salt spray to ISO 9227
  3. 5.3Cyclic corrosion tests
  4. 5.4UV and xenon ageing
  5. 5.5Vibration and shock
  6. 5.6IP ingress protection tests
  7. 5.7Thermal ageing of polymers
  8. 5.8Correlation with real-world conditions
  9. 5.9Market profiles by region
  10. 5.10Case study: environmental test plan for the Gulf
  1. 6.1Optical emission spectrometry
  2. 6.2X-ray fluorescence
  3. 6.3Gas and liquid chromatography
  4. 6.4FTIR infrared spectroscopy
  5. 6.5DSC and TGA thermal analysis
  6. 6.6Electron microscopy and EDS
  7. 6.7Flammability tests
  8. 6.8Interior VOC emissions
  9. 6.9Detection of restricted substances
  10. 6.10Lab: identification of a polymer by FTIR
  1. 7.1Ultrasonics and phased array
  2. 7.2Radiography and computed tomography
  3. 7.3Magnetic particle inspection
  4. 7.4Liquid penetrant inspection
  5. 7.5Eddy current inspection
  6. 7.6Active thermography of materials
  7. 7.7Personnel certification to ISO 9712
  8. 7.8Procedures and acceptance criteria
  9. 7.9NDT of composite materials
  10. 7.10Workshop: ultrasonic procedure for a weld
  1. 8.1EN, ISO, ASTM, SAE, JIS and GB standards
  2. 8.2Equivalences and non-equivalences
  3. 8.3Different conditioning requirements
  4. 8.4Test fuels and fluids
  5. 8.5Units and conversions
  6. 8.6Acceptance of foreign results
  7. 8.7Additional tests required locally
  8. 8.8Management of method deviations
  9. 8.9Correlation tables
  10. 8.10Practical exercise: comparison of an ASTM and a GB method
  1. 9.1Test report requirements
  2. 9.2LIMS and sample management
  3. 9.3Data integrity
  4. 9.4Electronic signatures and version control
  5. 9.5Raw data and retention
  6. 9.6Reports in several languages
  7. 9.7Interoperability with PLM
  8. 9.8Information security
  9. 9.9Data auditing
  10. 9.10Lab: configuring a workflow in a LIMS
  1. 10.1Laboratory business models
  2. 10.2Calculating test costs
  3. 10.3Capacity planning
  4. 10.4Investment in equipment
  5. 10.5Outsourcing tests
  6. 10.6Service contracts
  7. 10.7Productivity indicators
  8. 10.8Equipment maintenance
  9. 10.9Energy sustainability of the laboratory
  10. 10.10Case study: business plan for a laboratory
  1. 11.1Multinational laboratory networks
  2. 11.2Harmonisation of in-house methods
  3. 11.3Interlaboratory tests within the network
  4. 11.4Method transfer
  5. 11.5Management of multiple accreditations
  6. 11.6International sample logistics
  7. 11.7Customs for samples and prototypes
  8. 11.8Communication with global clients
  9. 11.9Technical governance of the network
  10. 11.10Workshop: harmonising a method across three sites
  1. 12.1Definition of the laboratory's scope
  2. 12.2Analysis of regional requirements
  3. 12.3Selection of methods and equipment
  4. 12.4Proposed quality system
  5. 12.5Metrological traceability plan
  6. 12.6Data and report management
  7. 12.7Economic and feasibility analysis
  8. 12.8Accreditation plan
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is delivered 100% online on SEIUM's campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LabWare LIMS, STARLIMS, Minitab and Zwick testXpert, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: tensile and hardness tests, salt spray corrosion tests, and chemical analysis by FTIR and spectrometry. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 6892-1, JCGM 100:2008 (GUM), ISO/IEC 17043, ISO 9227, IEC 60068-2-1, ISO 9712, ISO 148-1.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 6892-1 and JCGM 100:2008 (GUM) applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:LabWare LIMS, STARLIMS, Minitab and Zwick testXpert, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The design of a cross-region testing laboratory, from scope and methods to quality system and accreditation plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Uncertainty budget
Draw up the measurement uncertainty budget for a real test according to the GUM.
Regional environmental test plan
Design an environmental and durability test plan for a market such as the Gulf.
Cross-region method comparison
Compare an ASTM and a GB method and build a correlation table.
LIMS workflow and business plan
Configure a LIMS workflow and prepare a laboratory business plan.
Master's Thesis
Design a complete cross-region laboratory with methods, quality system, traceability, economics and accreditation plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Laboratory Technical ManagerMaterials Testing EngineerMetrologistLaboratory Quality ManagerNon-Destructive Testing TechnicianLaboratory Network Manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with LabWare LIMS, STARLIMS, Minitab and Zwick testXpert, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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