A Level 8 honours degree (First class or Second class, NFQ) in a related engineering or physical science discipline. Indian GPA equivalence: typically a 60% or 2.8/4.0 GPA corresponds to a 2:2—a safe benchmark for eligibility. Relevant undergraduate fields include Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related streams with strong materials/process fundamentals. Subject prerequisites: foundation in materials behavior (structure, processing, analysis), engineering fundamentals like solid mechanics or thermodynamics—ensuring readiness for advanced modules.
