MSc Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham

Tackle global challenges in a world dependent on advanced materials. Our MSc programme will give you the expertise. From planes and batteries to hip implants and electronics, you’ll learn how to develop advanced materials for diverse applications.

Department: Materials Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll complete 180 credits. 120 credits are assessed through the core taught modules and 60 credits are awarded following the successful completion of your individual research project. Select 60 credits of options. Modules include Advanced Metallurgy and Manufacturing, Individual Research Project, Non-metallic Materials, Research and Communication Skills, Biomaterials, Design Against Failure, Functional Materials.

Career pathways

Our MSc Materials Science and Engineering graduates are making an impact across a wide range of sectors such as Research, Education Management, Management Consulting, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining and Metals. They have gone on to work for leading employers including Rolls-Royce, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, The Faraday Institute and the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

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