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.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 in a laboratory.
Estimate the measurement uncertainty of tests.
Carry out mechanical, environmental and chemical tests.
Compare test methods from different regions.
Manage data and reports with integrity.
Plan the economics and capacity of a laboratory.
Coordinate international laboratory networks.
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.
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
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The role of the laboratory in certification1.2Manufacturer and third-party laboratories1.3Designated technical services1.4Accreditation and international recognition1.5The ILAC MRA and its scope1.6Witness laboratories and CBTLs1.7The global testing market1.8Regional differences in acceptance1.9Selecting a laboratory for each project1.10Case study: choosing laboratories for three markets
2.1Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:20172.2Impartiality and confidentiality2.3Personnel and competence management2.4Facilities and environmental conditions2.5Method validation2.6Ensuring the validity of results2.7Proficiency testing under ISO/IEC 170432.8Complaint management2.9Accreditation audits2.10Workshop: laboratory competence matrix
3.1The International System of Units3.2Metrological traceability to national standards3.3Calibration of test equipment3.4Measurement uncertainty according to the GUM3.5Uncertainty budgets3.6Decision rules under ISO/IEC Guide 98-43.7Interlaboratory comparisons and their evaluation3.8Calibration intervals3.9Management of out-of-tolerance equipment3.10Lab: uncertainty budget for a test
4.1Tensile testing to ISO 6892-14.2Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell hardness4.3Charpy impact to ISO 148-14.4Fatigue testing4.5Creep and relaxation4.6Adhesion and peel tests4.7Properties of polymers4.8Testing of composites4.9ASTM and ISO equivalences4.10Practical exercise: tensile test and report
5.1Climatic testing to IEC 600685.2Salt spray to ISO 92275.3Cyclic corrosion tests5.4UV and xenon ageing5.5Vibration and shock5.6IP ingress protection tests5.7Thermal ageing of polymers5.8Correlation with real-world conditions5.9Market profiles by region5.10Case study: environmental test plan for the Gulf
6.1Optical emission spectrometry6.2X-ray fluorescence6.3Gas and liquid chromatography6.4FTIR infrared spectroscopy6.5DSC and TGA thermal analysis6.6Electron microscopy and EDS6.7Flammability tests6.8Interior VOC emissions6.9Detection of restricted substances6.10Lab: identification of a polymer by FTIR
7.1Ultrasonics and phased array7.2Radiography and computed tomography7.3Magnetic particle inspection7.4Liquid penetrant inspection7.5Eddy current inspection7.6Active thermography of materials7.7Personnel certification to ISO 97127.8Procedures and acceptance criteria7.9NDT of composite materials7.10Workshop: ultrasonic procedure for a weld
8.1EN, ISO, ASTM, SAE, JIS and GB standards8.2Equivalences and non-equivalences8.3Different conditioning requirements8.4Test fuels and fluids8.5Units and conversions8.6Acceptance of foreign results8.7Additional tests required locally8.8Management of method deviations8.9Correlation tables8.10Practical exercise: comparison of an ASTM and a GB method
9.1Test report requirements9.2LIMS and sample management9.3Data integrity9.4Electronic signatures and version control9.5Raw data and retention9.6Reports in several languages9.7Interoperability with PLM9.8Information security9.9Data auditing9.10Lab: configuring a workflow in a LIMS
10.1Laboratory business models10.2Calculating test costs10.3Capacity planning10.4Investment in equipment10.5Outsourcing tests10.6Service contracts10.7Productivity indicators10.8Equipment maintenance10.9Energy sustainability of the laboratory10.10Case study: business plan for a laboratory
11.1Multinational laboratory networks11.2Harmonisation of in-house methods11.3Interlaboratory tests within the network11.4Method transfer11.5Management of multiple accreditations11.6International sample logistics11.7Customs for samples and prototypes11.8Communication with global clients11.9Technical governance of the network11.10Workshop: harmonising a method across three sites
12.1Definition of the laboratory's scope12.2Analysis of regional requirements12.3Selection of methods and equipment12.4Proposed quality system12.5Metrological traceability plan12.6Data and report management12.7Economic and feasibility analysis12.8Accreditation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
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.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
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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