MSc Advanced Engineering Materials

at University of Manchester

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

• PGT Dissertation
• Introduction to Materials Science
• Research Methods
• Principles of Advanced Engineering Materials
• Advanced Metals Processing
• Superalloys & High Performance Materials
• Advanced Composites
• Graphene & Nanomaterials

Academic entry qualification overview

The standard entry requirement for this course is a UK 2.2 Honours degree or overseas equivalent in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Metallurgical Engineering, Biomaterials or a related subject. A first degree in Chemistry with a 2.1 classification is also accepted. Other backgrounds may also be considered, such as Mathematics. 
 

English language
 

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:
 

• IELTS:  at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.

• TOFEL iBT:  at least 90 overall with no sub-test below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.

• Pearson PTE: at least 70 overall with no sub-test below 65.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,500
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £26,000

Our graduates have gone on to fill key posts as materials scientists, engineers, managers and consultants in academia, industry and research and development.

An Advanced Engineering Materials MSc also provides a solid base for further study and some graduates progress on to complete a PhD.