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Introduction to Materials Science

Materials Science is an interdisciplinary subject that spans the physics and chemistry of matter, engineering applications, and industrial manufacturing processes. Modern society is heavily dependent on advanced materials, such as lightweight composites for efficient vehicles, optical fibers for telecommunications, and silicon microchips for digital technology.

Course Overview

The Materials Science course at Oxford University is a 4-year program that includes a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical classes. The course covers the foundations of materials science, including the structure and properties of materials, and the design, manufacture, and applications of metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors, superconductors, nanomaterials, and biomaterials.

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for the course, students must have:

• AAA (including Mathematics and Physics, with an A in either Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry) at A-level
• AA/AAB (with AA in Mathematics and Physics) at Advanced Highers
• 40 (including core points) with 766 at HL (including Mathematics and Physics, with 7 at HL in either Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry) at International Baccalaureate
• Other equivalent qualifications are also accepted

Subject Requirements

• Essential: Mathematics and Physics at A-level or equivalent
• Recommended: Chemistry at A-level or equivalent
• Helpful: Further Mathematics (FM) can be helpful but is not required for admission

Admissions Test

All candidates must take the Physics Admissions Test (PAT) as part of their application.

Written Work

No written work is required for this course.

What Are Tutors Looking For?

At interview, tutors look for an ability to apply logical reasoning to problems in physical science and an enthusiasm for thinking about new concepts in science and engineering.

Careers

Many graduates apply their technical knowledge in the manufacturing industry, while others enter the financial, consultancy, and IT sectors. A significant proportion of graduates undertake research degrees in universities in the UK and abroad.

Fees and Funding

• The course fee for Home students is ｣9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year
• The course fee for Overseas students is ｣62,820 for the 2026/27 academic year
• Living costs for the academic year starting in 2026 are estimated to be between ｣1,405 and ｣2,105 per month
• Financial support is available, including a tuition fee loan and living costs support

Course Structure

The course is divided into four years, with the following structure:

Year 1

• Physical foundations of materials
• Structure and mechanical properties of materials
• Transforming materials
• Mathematics for materials science
• Computing for materials science (MATLAB)
• Crystallography classes
• Practical course
• Foreign language (optional)

Year 2

• Lifecycle, processing, and engineering of materials
• Electronic properties of materials
• Mechanical properties of materials
• Structure and thermodynamics of materials
• Foreign language (optional)
• Supplementary subject (optional)
• Mathematics
• Practical course
• Entrepreneurship course
• Industrial visits and talks
• Communication skills

Year 3

• Materials options courses 1
• Materials options courses 2
• Team design project
• Introduction to materials modeling module
• Characterization of materials or Atomistic modeling module
• Industrial visits

Year 4

• Research project (full-time)
• Additional elements include project management, ethics and sustainability, presentation skills, and an optional foreign language course

Research

The final year of the course is a full-time eight-month research project, where students learn how to break down a complex problem, design an experiment or model, manage a project, and communicate their results.

Accreditation

The MEng degree in Materials Science is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the UK Engineering Council, towards the achievement of Chartered Engineer status.