Program Overview

MEng Materials Science and Engineering

Overview

The MEng Materials Science and Engineering course is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) as fully meeting the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng)/Chartered Scientist (CSci) status.

Course Description

Materials Science is a synthesis of physics, chemistry, and engineering. It is the building block on which modern industry has and will continue to advance.

This course provides a thorough grounding in the scientific principles governing the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of all solid materials, and the opportunity to specialise in the study of a particular class of material (metal, ceramic, or polymer) through a choice of options.

Aims

• Provide a broad and balanced curriculum in Materials Science, meeting the requirements for accreditation with the professional body, in order to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to pursue successful careers in both industrial and research environments.
• Provide a teaching environment in which undergraduate students can interact with academic staff at the forefront of research in Materials Science and Engineering, through advanced course units and project work.
• Foster subject-specific and transferable skills, including experience of materials processing and characterisation methods, oral and written communication, group work and IT skills.
• Provide students with effective academic and pastoral support, to cater for students from a wide range of educational backgrounds and enable all students to achieve their full potential.
• Monitor, review and enhance educational provision to ensure that it remains relevant to the needs of student progression and to current developments in research and industry.

Special Features

• Excellent facilities and links
• Project work opportunities
• Accreditation

Course Content

Year 1

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

Year 2

• 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
• Performance Polymers, Fibres and Textiles

Year 3

• 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
• Team Research Project
• Drug Delivery & Biosensors
• Polymer Synthesis & Characterisation
• Metallurgy of Engineering Alloys
• Corrosion Science & Engineering
• Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering
• Multiphase Polymers & Nanocomposites
• Textile Manufacturing Techniques
• Nanotechnology
• Resources for the modern world

Year 4

• Individual Research Project or Industrial Project
• Team Business 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
• Corrosion Control for Industrial Practice
• Corrosion Control for Oilfield and Renewable Energy
• Advanced Textile Technology
• Textiles Evaluation & Clothing
• Technical & Biomedical Textiles
• Advanced Composites
• Graphene & Nanomaterials
• Applied Functional Materials & Devices

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.

Careers

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.

Accrediting Organisations

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)