Program Overview

BSc Materials Science and Engineering

Material scientists tackle some of the planet's greatest challenges and help shape the future of our world.

Key Features

• Scholarships available
• Accredited course

Overview

Be a part of Europe's largest and most diverse activity devoted to Materials Science and Engineering. Join a community at the forefront of exciting advanced materials research, including nanomaterials such as graphene. Take a course accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) as fully meeting the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration, and partially for Chartered Engineer (CEng)/Chartered Scientist (CSci) status. Learn in our brand-new Home of Engineering and Materials. A purpose-built space for innovation and creativity that is transforming the way our students study, research and shape the world. Top 5 in the UK for Materials Science in QS World University Ranking.

A Study Experience that Makes a Difference

We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.

• Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
• Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
• Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.

You will explore the following goals in your course:

• Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
• Goal 15: Life on land

Entry Requirements

• Typical A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
• Typical contextual A-level offer: ABB including specific subjects
• Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBB including specific subjects
• Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL, including specific requirements

Fees and Funding

• Scholarships available

Application and Selection

• Apply through UCAS
• UCAS course code: J500
• UCAS institution code: M20

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Year of entry: 2025

Careers

• 70% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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