Master’s in Aerospace Additive Manufacturing and Qualification Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in aerospace additive manufacturing and qualification engineering. 12 modules covering AM processes, metal powders, melt-pool physics, design for additive manufacturing, process control, post-processing, mechanical testing, NDT, process and part qualification, and certification, working with ISO/ASTM 52900, ISO/ASTM 52904, NASA-STD-6030 and Materialise Magics, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Select the appropriate additive manufacturing process for each aerospace application.
Design parts that exploit the geometric freedom of additive manufacturing.
Control powder properties and process parameters.
Define post-processing routes and heat treatments.
Inspect additive parts with appropriate non-destructive techniques.
Prepare qualification plans according to NASA-STD-6030 and AMS 7003.
Assess the industrial and economic viability of additive parts.
Who it's for
- Additive manufacturing engineers.
- Metallic materials engineers.
- Process qualification engineers.
- Design for additive manufacturing engineers.
- Aerospace quality engineers.
- Additive manufacturing plant managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing general principles and terminology)
- ISO/ASTM 52904 (metal powder bed fusion for critical applications)
- NASA-STD-6030 (additive manufacturing requirements for spaceflight systems)
- ASTM F3302 (titanium alloys via powder bed fusion)
- ASTM F3055 (nickel alloy UNS N07718 via powder bed fusion)
- AMS 7003 (laser powder bed fusion process)
- MSFC-SPEC-3717 (control and qualification of laser powder bed fusion)
- ISO/ASTM 52941 (acceptance tests for laser beam machines)
- Materialise Magics
- Altair Inspire
- Ansys Additive Suite
- nTop
- Autodesk Netfabb
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Process families according to ISO/ASTM 529001.2Laser powder bed fusion1.3Electron beam melting1.4Powder-fed directed energy deposition1.5Wire arc additive manufacturing1.6Engineering polymers PEEK and ULTEM1.7Fuel nozzles and engine blades1.8Rocket engine and satellite components1.9Barriers to industrialisation1.10Case study: analysis of the LEAP engine fuel nozzle
2.1Ti-6Al-4V and its variants2.2Inconel 718 and 625 for high temperature2.3AlSi10Mg and Scalmalloy aluminium alloys2.4Copper alloys for combustion chambers2.5Gas and plasma atomisation2.6Particle size distribution, flowability and powder morphology2.7Powder reuse and ageing2.8Safe handling and explosion risks2.9Powder purchase specifications2.10Practical exercise: powder control and reuse plan
3.1Laser-powder interaction and absorption3.2Melt pool dynamics3.3Solidification and columnar microstructure3.4Residual stresses and distortion3.5Gas and keyhole porosity3.6Lack-of-fusion defects3.7Surface roughness and adhered particles3.8Thermal and mechanical process simulation3.9Parameter window and energy density3.10Lab: distortion simulation in Ansys Additive
4.1Design rules for powder bed processes4.2Orientation and self-supporting angles4.3Support design and minimisation4.4Topology optimisation of structural brackets4.5Lattice and gyroid structures4.6Part consolidation of assemblies4.7Internal cooling channels4.8Generative and implicit design4.9Tolerances and machining allowances4.10Workshop: topology optimisation of an engine bracket
5.1File preparation and nesting5.2Scan strategy generation5.3Machine calibration and acceptance5.4In-situ melt pool monitoring5.5Inert atmosphere and oxygen control5.6Data logging and build traceability5.7Standard operating procedures5.8Preventive equipment maintenance5.9Health and safety in the facility5.10Case study: build preparation in Magics
6.1Powder removal from internal cavities6.2Build plate separation and support removal6.3Stress relief treatment6.4Hot isostatic pressing (HIP)6.5Ageing heat treatments6.6Machining of functional surfaces6.7Chemical and abrasive surface finishing6.8Coatings and surface protection6.9Effect of post-processing on fatigue6.10Practical exercise: defining the post-processing route
7.1Static properties and orientation dependence7.2High-cycle fatigue behaviour7.3Fracture toughness and crack growth7.4Microstructural anisotropy and crystallographic texture7.5Influence of surface roughness7.6Witness coupons and extracted specimens7.7Design allowables7.8High-temperature and creep tests7.9Shared property databases7.10Lab: statistical analysis of fatigue data
8.1Catalogue of characteristic defects8.2Industrial computed tomography8.3Ultrasonic testing of additive parts8.4Penetrant testing and its roughness limitation8.5Dimensional inspection by scanning8.6Inspection of channels and internal geometries8.7Probability of detection in additive parts8.8ASTM standards for additive inspection8.9In-situ monitoring as evidence8.10Case study: interpretation of a CT scan
9.1Qualification strategies by part class9.2Machine and facility qualification9.3Material and process qualification9.4Frozen process and change control9.5Requirements of NASA-STD-60309.6Requirements of AMS 70039.7Part classification by criticality9.8Sampling and lot testing9.9Production control plan9.10Workshop: qualification plan for a class B part
10.1EASA and FAA positions on additive manufacturing10.2Certification of critical parts10.3Digital thread traceability10.4Integration into an EN 9100 system10.5Auditing additive manufacturing suppliers10.6NADCAP accreditation for additive manufacturing10.7Ongoing ISO/ASTM standardisation10.8Certification experience in engines10.9Lessons learned from non-conformances10.10Case study: certification dossier for a part
11.1Cost structure of an additive part11.2Productivity and multi-laser machines11.3Distributed supply chain11.4On-demand spares and digital inventory11.5Blade repair by directed energy deposition11.6Life cycle analysis and sustainability11.7Intellectual property protection11.8Selection of candidate parts11.9Industrial adoption strategy11.10Workshop: business case for an additive part
12.1Selection of the candidate part12.2Analysis of requirements and criticality12.3Redesign for additive manufacturing12.4Simulation of the manufacturing process12.5Definition of the post-processing route12.6Non-destructive inspection plan12.7Qualification and certification plan12.8Conclusions and economic analysis12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM 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, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Materialise Magics, Altair Inspire, Ansys Additive Suite, nTop and Autodesk Netfabb, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, such as qualification of powder bed fusion processes, computed tomography inspection and topology optimisation of parts for additive manufacturing. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO/ASTM 52900, ISO/ASTM 52904, NASA-STD-6030, ASTM F3302, ASTM F3055, AMS 7003, MSFC-SPEC-3717, ISO/ASTM 52941.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme 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 Materialise Magics, Altair Inspire, Ansys Additive Suite, nTop and Autodesk Netfabb, 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, plus a computer able to run the 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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