Materials Science and Engineering

Broaden your understanding of materials science and engineering (MSE) in this professionally accredited degree.

Our daily routines are built around the manufactured items we use, from cars and computers to more advanced technologies such as satellite communications.

This course examines how the invention and improvement of materials is helping solve real societal problems.

You'll engage with scientific and engineering aspects of the discipline to analyse how innovations are opening up new opportunities in fields including healthcare and transport.

You'll also explore how materials science is transforming technology in emerging areas such as biomedical engineering, 3D printing and robotics.

Through experimental work and individual and group projects, you'll learn how to manipulate existing materials and develop new and improved ones.

You'll become familiar with the cutting-edge tools used for advanced materials imaging and characterisation as you investigate the structure and properties of matter.

In your final year, you'll begin to specialise across a series of modules as you tailor the course towards your career interests.

Professional accreditation

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

With this BEng degree, you’ll partially meet the academic requirement for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). BEng graduates will need to undertake further study after graduating to demonstrate that their knowledge is at Master's degree level.

Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.

In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines (ARSM) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.