BEng Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
A level: ABB including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade B in either Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus A level Grades AB to include two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Materials Science and Engineering, a materials science and engineering degree focusing on the properties, processing, and application of engineering materials. Core topics include Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. In the final year, students complete a research project supervised by academic staff, with potential collaboration from industrial partners. The first year covers foundational concepts through Engineering Principles and Design, Mathematics for Materials, and Experimentation and Practical Skills. The second year introduces core topics such as Data Analysis and Modelling, Group Design Project, and Structures and Characterisation, alongside optional modules like Composite Materials and Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering). The third year comprises compulsory studies including Sustainability, Recycling and Environment, Project, and Advanced Principles of Materials, with optional choices such as Vehicle and Component Design, Biomedical Component Design, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Modules
- Engineering Principles and Design
- Mathematics for Materials
- Thermofluids
- Experimentation and Practical Skills
- Introductory Materials Science
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Group Design Project
- Structures and Characterisation
- Materials in Action
- Materials Processing
- Composite Materials
- Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering)
- University-wide Language Programme
- Sustainability, Recycling and Environment
- Project
- Advanced Principles of Materials
- Advanced Processing Methods
- Nanomaterials
- Industrial Case Studies
- Functional Materials
- Vehicle and Component Design
- Biomedical Component Design
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Automotive Crash Protection
- Biomaterials 2 (Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)
- University-wide Language Programme