BEng Materials Science and Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Materials Science and Engineering, a materials science and engineering degree focusing on the properties and applications of engineering materials. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The department was the first of its kind in the UK and holds a top ten ranking in the 2026 QS Rankings for Materials Science. The course begins with a foundation year covering Communication in Science and Technology, Further Mathematics, Science and Engineering Success, and Foundations of Chemical Science. The first year introduces Engineering Design, Experimental Design and Practice 1, Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1, and Materials Engineering. The second year progresses to Applied Solid Mechanics, Materials for Biomedical Applications, Materials for Sustainability, and Phase Transformations. The third year includes Integrated Design Project, Catalysis and Reaction Design, Biomedical Device Development, and Functional Materials. The final year features Industry / Research Project and Environment, Ethics and Economics in Engineering Design, alongside optional modules such as Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine, Macromolecular Engineering, Renewable Energy Sources, and Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Engineering.
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Entry requirements
Materials Science and Engineering - BEng (Hons): A-Level: Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include at least two A-Level subjects of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. At least two subjects of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry are required at Higher Level. BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline. Entry will normally be to the BEng or BSc. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 18 credits must be at Distinction and 27 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. GCSE: Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: BBC including BB in two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC including BC in two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Materials Science and Engineering (J511) at Queen Mary University of London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 46%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 335 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 72%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication in Science and Technology
- Further Mathematics
- Science and Engineering Success
- Foundations of Chemical Science
- Foundations of Physical Science
- Foundations of Engineering
- Mathematics B
- Engineering Design
- Experimental Design and Practice 1
- Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1
- Materials Engineering
- Exploring Materials Science and Engineering
- Experimental Design and Practice 2
- Engineering and Materials Chemistry
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- Applied Solid Mechanics
- Materials for Biomedical Applications
- Materials for Sustainability
- Phase Transformations
- Structure and Properties of Materials
- Designing for Sustainable Manufacture
- Separation Processes
- Materials Processing and Manufacturing
- Integrated Design Project
- Catalysis and Reaction Design
- Biomedical Device Development
- Functional Materials
- Fundamentals of Electrochemical Engineering
- Failure of Materials
- Materials for Aerospace Applications
- Industry / Research Project
- Environment, Ethics and Economics in Engineering Design
- Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
- Macromolecular Engineering
- Renewable Energy Sources
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
- Solar Energy Engineering
- Digital Manufacture for Healthcare Innovations
- Deep Learning for Data and Image Analysis
- Advanced Nanocomposites
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £54,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Materials technology.
What do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.