MEng Materials Science and Engineering

at University of Manchester

Course content for year 1

Year one provides an overview of the full range of engineering materials used today and the key principles of Materials Science and Engineering that will be used throughout the course.

Course units for year 1

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Mathematics 1G1
• Mathematics 1G2
• Physics of Materials
• Equilibrium Thermodynamics
• Microstructures of Materials
• Computing & Communication
• Preliminary Chemistry Materials
• Mechanical Behaviour
• Structure of Solids
• Functional Properties

Course content for year 2

Year two builds on the foundations established in the first year by focusing more on the processing, design, selection and application of different materials types in real industrial situations.

Course units for year 2

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Mechanics of Materials
• Materials Synthesis and Sustainability
• Phase Transformations and Microstructure Control
• Materials Processing
• Deformation Mechanisms
• Functional Behaviour
• Design, Management and Team Project
• Biomaterials & Biological Interactions
• Smart & Nano Materials
• Engineering Alloys in Service

Course content for year 3

In year three, alongside core units, you will have the opportunity to specialize through a choice of options
 

Course units for year 3

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Modelling and Data Tools for Materials Scientists
• Materials Characterisation and Analytical Techniques
• Composite & Advanced Materials
• Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Microfabrication
• Functional Materials & Devices
• Structural Integrity
• Themed Research Project
• Drug Delivery & Biosensors
• Polymer Synthesis & Characterisation
• Metallurgy of Engineering Alloys

Course content for year 4

In year four, students on the MEng course undertake a core of eight research level modules on technical topics covering the full range of materials technologies. A six-month research project is undertaken, enabling you to gain in-depth experience of working in a research team conducting a cutting-edge project. Students have the option to complete the research project in industry or in one of the research groups within the School. For students interested in higher level study (for example, leading towards a PhD) the research project provides an ideal experience of the research environment and methodologies.

Course units for year 4

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Individual Research Project or Industrial Project
• Group Management Project
• Natural Materials & Biological Matrices
• Lab to Clinic
• Soft Matter
• Control & Design of Polymerisation Reactions
• Polymer Physics & Physical Properties
• Advanced Metals Processing
• Superalloys & High Performance Materials
• Corrosion Management for Sustainability
   

A-level

• Grades AAA. This should include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking an A Level in Maths, Grade A at GCSE is required.

•  Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.

•  Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
   

AS-level

• AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
   

Unit grade information

• The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available.  Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application.  Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.
   

GCSE

• Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.

• Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.
   

International Baccalaureate

• 36 points to include 6,6,6, at Higher level to include 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
• Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.
• For this programme of study we will accept Mathematics: analysis and approaches only at HL as one of the HL subject specific requirements.
   

English language
 

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.  The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
 

• GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C, or;

• IELTS 6 with no subtest less than 5.5 , or;

• An acceptable equivalent qualification.
   

Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.
 

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.
 

Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2022 will be £9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £28,000 per annum.

Materials science and engineering graduates are highly sought after and are recognised by employers for their knowledge, advanced research skills and independent thinking, so you will finish your degree with an excellent chance of gaining meaningful employment.
 

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities in the UK for top graduate employers. Graduate with a degree from us and you'll be in high demand, according to The Graduate Market in 2021 - High Fliers Research .
 

Typically, our graduates progress to rewarding careers in research and development; management; and technical roles with both large materials manufacturing and end-users. Other graduates choose to apply their technical and analytical skills in fields such as patent law or accountancy, while your degree can also open up opportunities in careers as diverse as teaching, engineering, consultancy and technical development.
 

Some of the roles our recent graduates have gone on to include:
 

• Materials scientist

• Materials engineer

• Development scientist

• Materials technologist

• Research associate

• Materials chemist

• Product development scientist.
   

Our recent graduates have gone on to work for:
 

• Rolls Royce

• Jaguar Land Rover

• BP

• 3M

• Airbus

• Smith and Nephew

• DePuy

• BAE Systems

• Siemens

• Bentley Motors.
   

A materials science and engineering degree also provides an ideal springboard for higher level study (towards a PhD, for example), while the course - accredited by the Institute of Materials - can count as academic training towards Chartered Engineer status.