BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Solve world sustainability challenges with our BEng Materials Science and Engineering. Prepare for an exciting future as part of the next generation of materials scientists and engineers. You’ll explore how metals, glasses, polymers, ceramics and composites work throughout their lifecycle.

Department: Materials Science and Engineering | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Most modules are either worth 10 or 20 credits, and you will take modules totalling 120 credits each year. Years 1 and 2 are exclusively compulsory modules. Modules include Discover: Practical and Design Skills for Materials Science, Electrical and Magnetic Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainability, Mathematics and Computing for Engineers, Mechanics and Structures, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Fluids, Design for Functional Applications 2.

Career pathways

Prepare for a thriving career in Materials Science and Engineering. This course will equip you with the technical, analytical and professional skills to lead change and innovation in a number of fascinating sectors including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, sport and sustainable development fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB to include A-level Mathematics and one of Further Maths or Computer Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Design Technology. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and either Computer Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Design Technology, with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications. Required subjects and grades. Number of A-levels required: 3, to include A-level Mathematics and one of Further Maths or Computer Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Design Technology. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 31,680 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/8fe92a61-1e3b-4984-78e8-ad2132bb66c7

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