MEng Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. IB: 37 (6,6,6 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: D*DD with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: D*D with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade A in either Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus A level Grades AA to include two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Materials Science and Engineering, an engineering degree exploring the design, properties, and processing of various structural and functional substances. Core topics include Systems Design, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete a supervised research project in the third year, and the first three years of the course are shared with the BEng route. The first year covers core scientific and engineering foundations through modules such as Mathematics for Materials, Thermofluids, Introductory Materials Science, and Experimentation and Practical Skills. The second year moves on to advanced behaviour and processing with compulsory study in Data Analysis and Modelling, Group Design Project, Structures and Characterisation, and Materials Processing, alongside optional modules like Composite Materials and Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering). Year three focuses on industrial applications and sustainability via Sustainability, Recycling and Environment, Project, Advanced Principles of Materials, and Industrial Case Studies. The fourth year advances technical depth with compulsory modules including Group Design Project, Research Methods, and Advanced Materials Characterisation, while optional choices span topics such as Materials Modelling, Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability, and Advances in Biomaterials.
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
- Group Design Project
- Research Methods
- Advanced Materials Characterisation
- Materials Modelling
- Nanomaterials and Composites
- Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability
- Technological Entrepreneurship
- Advances in Biomaterials