MSc Materials Science or MSc Advanced Composites & Polymers

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The discussion centers on choosing between two MSc courses: Materials Science and Advanced Composites & Polymers, with the former offered at a higher-ranked university and including programming. Participants suggest that Materials Science may provide broader employment opportunities due to its general nature. In contrast, Advanced Composites & Polymers is viewed as more specialized, which could be beneficial if one is certain about a career in that field. The uncertainty about future career direction makes the generalist approach of Materials Science more appealing. Ultimately, the decision hinges on the balance between specialization and broader applicability in the job market.
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Would anyone here have an opinion on whether either of these MSc courses is better to have when looking for employment later? I'll already have a BSc Physics.

1) MSc Materials Science (at a much better ranked university than below, and includes some programming)
2) MSc Advanced Composites & Polymers (includes no programming)

I was thinking perhaps Materials Science because it's more general.

Perhaps Advanced Composites & Polymers is too specialised, though fine if you know you want to work specifically in that area (which I don't as yet know)?
 
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