Program Overview

MEng Materials Science and Engineering with Biomaterials

Overview

The MEng Materials Science and Engineering with Biomaterials course is a four-year program that provides a broad and balanced curriculum in Materials Science and Engineering, meeting the requirements for accreditation with the Institute of Materials. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to pursue successful careers in both industrial and research environments.

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 with industry
• Project work opportunities
• Accreditation by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

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
• Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering
• Polymer Synthesis & Characterisation
• Metallurgy of Engineering Alloys
• Corrosion Science & 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

Entry Requirements

• A-level: AAA including two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
• International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including two subjects from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
• GCSE/IGCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science
• Other entry requirements exist for this course, including Scottish requirements, Welsh Baccalaureate, Foundation year, Pearson BTEC qualifications, OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications, Access to HE Diploma, and T Level

Fees and Funding

• Fees for entry in 2026 have not yet been set. For entry in 2025 the tuition fees were £9,535 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2026 entry
• Scholarships/sponsorships: 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

Application and Selection

• How to apply: Apply through UCAS
• Advice to applicants: Factors contributing to a successful application include past academic performance, predicted academic performance, enthusiasm for, and realistic grasp of, chosen degree programme, and evidence of interpersonal skills and non-academic interests/achievements
• Interview requirements: All students who apply to us through UCAS, and who live on the UK mainland and meet our application criteria, are currently invited to a Virtual Visit event which will include an interview as part of the application process

Careers

• Career opportunities: Materials science and engineering graduates are highly sought after and are recognised by employers for their knowledge, advanced research skills and independent thinking
• Typical roles: Materials scientist, Materials engineer, Development scientist, Materials technologist, Research associate, Materials chemist, Product development scientist
• Employers: Rolls Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, BP, 3M, Airbus, Smith and Nephew, DePuy, BAE Systems, Siemens, Bentley Motors

Accrediting Organisations

• Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)