BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A three-year BEng in materials science and engineering linking the principles of materials science to engineering applications. It includes an artefacts project and an open-ended individual final-year project, with optional placement year and year abroad.

Department: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first two years cover materials properties, sustainability and engineering processes with group projects, using industry-standard equipment in the Diamond materials lab. In the final year students choose specialist modules ranging from metallurgy to functional materials.

Career pathways

Graduates enter aerospace, automotive, healthcare, construction and renewable energy, working in organisations such as Jaguar Land Rover, Jacobs Engineering and Mondelez International; many pursue advanced study or research in areas such as nanotechnology, biomaterials and sustainability.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: AAB; including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry + A in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6, 5 in two of HL Maths, Physics or Chemistry; 33, with 5 in two of HL Maths, Physics or Chemistry, and A in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Engineering, Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams) or Blacksmithing and Metalworking + A in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma: DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths. T Level: Distinction in either the Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AABBB + AB in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (to include units in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry), with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 6/B and 4/C in Physics and Chemistry (if not studied at A Level). Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels ABB including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,670 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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