MSc Materials Science and Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

The MSc Materials Science and Engineering covers the structure, properties and performance of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites for sectors including aerospace, energy, manufacturing and healthcare. Hands-on laboratory sessions develop skills in materials testing, analysis and processing, alongside research and project management skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Science of Materials, Advanced Materials Processing and Characterisation, Practical, Modelling and Digital Skills, Heat and Materials with Application and a Materials MSc Research Project, with two options from group 1 (such as Glasses, Metallurgical Processing, Functional and Structural Ceramics, Engineering Alloys) and two from group 2 (such as Energy Generation and Storage, Deformation, Fracture and Fatigue, Design and Manufacture of Composites).

Career pathways

Materials engineer, product design engineer, research and development scientist, technical, sustainability or structural consultant and process development engineer, across energy, aerospace, automotive and the built environment.

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules: aerospace, bio- or biomedical engineering, biochemistry, biology, chemical, civil, general, materials or mechanical engineering, chemistry, metallurgy, new energy materials and devices, physics or polymers; other science or engineering subjects may be considered. At least one Mathematics module (calculus, linear algebra or any module with Mathematics in the title) is required. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or the University-accepted equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Home tuition fee (full-time, 1 year) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,550 a year (2027/28). Overseas tuition fee (full-time, 1 year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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