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About

Ever wondered how an F1 car can weigh so little? Or what an artificial heart valve is made of? If so, Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience (Hons) programme offered at Queen Mary University of London is the degree for you.

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Overview

You’ll build a strong foundation in fundamental engineering concepts such as mechanics, design, materials and mathematical modelling. At the same time, you’ll develop the practical skills all engineers need.

Everything you learn at  Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience (Hons) programme offered at Queen Mary University of London  will be applied to a design project which addresses one of the key challenges identified by the UK Government – such as an aging society, clean growth and the future of mobility.

Year in industry

Apply for our Materials Science BEng or MEng with Industrial Experience to spend a year on placement, gaining practical experience and building professional contacts.

The industrial experience year can be taken in Year 3 or 4 of a BEng programme or Year 3, 4 or 5 of an MEng programme.

Professional recognition

Our Materials Science and Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) under license from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).  

Careers

The materials industry is one of the world’s biggest industrial sectors, and is growing every year.

Graduates can work directly with materials, for example as a Materials Engineer, identifying the best materials for use at all stages of the manufacturing process. Other potential careers include working as a Metallurgist, Research Scientist, Technical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer or Patent Examiner.

Recent Materials Science and Engineering graduates have been hired by:

  • Aflex Hose Ltd
  • Alcoa
  • Arup Group
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • National Nuclear Laboratory
  • Stone Foundries

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Engineering Design
  • Experimental Design and Practice 
  • Materials Engineering
  • Exploring Materials
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
  • Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 60 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    Credits

    600 alternative credits

    Delivered

    On Campus

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

    Student insurance

    Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

    • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
    • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
    • Liability
    • Home contents and baggage
    • Accidents
    • Legal aid

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • A-Level - Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include at least two A-Level subjects of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
    • IB - International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. At least two subjects of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry are required at Higher Level.
    • GCSE - Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4.
    • We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline. Entry will normally be to the BEng or BSc. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.

    Tuition Fee

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    • International

      29950 GBP/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 29950 GBP per year during 60 months.
    • National

      9250 GBP/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 60 months.

    Living costs for London

    1137 - 2157 GBP /month
    Living costs

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    Scholarships Information

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    Available Scholarships

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    13348 GBP
    Deadline
    20 May 2025
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    Merit-based

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    Grant
    1250 GBP
    Deadline
    Anytime
    William Spilsbury Scholarship
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    London, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Need-based

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    London, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2025
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    London, United Kingdom
    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    Queen Mary University of London
    London, United Kingdom
    Independent provider
    Grant
    15000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
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    8000 GBP
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    Independent provider
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    7000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2025
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    Independent provider
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    3000 EUR
    Deadline
    22 Apr 2025
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    1000000 INR
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Independent provider
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    1652 GBP
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    01 May 2025
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    Various benefits
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    40000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Mar 2025
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    10000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Mar 2025
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2025
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Jun 2025
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    Various benefits
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2025
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    09 Jul 2025
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    02 Jul 2025
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    Deadline
    15 Feb 2025
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
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    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2025
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2025
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    20 May 2025
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    1000 USD
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    01 Mar 2025
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