MEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A four-year integrated master's in materials science and engineering at Sheffield, combining research and industrial practice. It includes two group projects with industry, an artefacts project and an individual final-year project with a research group. The course is accredited and supports a portfolio towards chartered engineer status via IOM3.

Department: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Study mode: integrated masters | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first two years build theoretical foundations and hands-on practical skills, with sustainability as a core theme through modules such as Materials Lifecycle, energy materials and nuclear technologies. Later years add optional materials modules and a final-year project.

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: AAA; including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAB, including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry + A in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 36, with 6 in two of HL Maths, Physics or Chemistry; 34, with 6,5 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: AAABB + AA in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + 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 39 at Distinction and 6 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 AAB 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: 4 years

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