Materials Science and Engineering (Hons), Bachelor | University of Birmingham | Birmingham, United Kingdom
48 months
Duration
27180 GBP/year
9250 GBP/year
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Tuition fee
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About

The stimulating Materials Science and Engineering (Hons) degree programme at University of Birmingham provides you with a thorough understanding of the properties of materials – from metals to plastics – essential for the development of new and improved products.

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Overview

If you like solving problems creatively and relish the opportunity to combine science, maths and engineering to understand how the materials that surround us – from bricks to body scanners – behave, and how they can be used and improved to develop new products, then this Materials Science and Engineering (Hons) degree programme at University of Birmingham has been made for you.

You will be taught by lecturers who are global experts in their field. enabling you to gain strong theoretical and practical skills in Materials Science and Engineering. Our leading-edge teaching facilities and laboratories will enhance your learning experience, and your individual final-year project will provide you with vital employability skills that will give you a competitive edge in applications forms, interviews and assessment tests for graduate jobs.

The department has strong partnerships with key employers who provide projects and work placements for our students, allowing you to put all your skills into practice.

At Birmingham, our staff and students work on a diverse range of research areas in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical, sport and sustainable development fields. As a student of Materials Science and Engineering at Birmingham, you will get a front-row seat to the latest developments in the field. 

Career

Your degree will equip you with the technical, analytical and professional skills necessary to leader future change and innovation in a variety of sectors – from automotive and aerospace to law and finance. The superb opportunities you have for industrial experience before you graduate will add greatly to your employability. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Communication and Critical Reasoning 
  • Design for Functional Applications 
  • Design for Structural Applications
  • Engineering Mathematics 
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science 
  • Non-crystalline Materials
  • Materials Characterisation and Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

 

Language

English
IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
80

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
80

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: AAA
  • Required subjects and grades: A level Mathematics and one A level from Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and either Physics, Design Technology or Chemistry, with a minimum of 32 points overall.
  • BTEC Only considered when combined with other qualifications.
  • Other qualifications are considered  

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    27180 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 27180 GBP per year during 48 months.
  • National

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Materials Science and Engineering (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Canada Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
17 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham USA Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
2500 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham MABECS Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
2500 GBP
Grant
30 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham India Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
29 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Nigeria Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
29 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham IDP Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
30 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Overseas Education Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
30 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Turkey Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
2500 GBP
Grant
15 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Hong Kong Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
30 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Birmingham Marshall Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
8000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

United Kingdom
YH2 Capital Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
27 Feb 2023
Deadline

226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
Fighting Bullying With Technology
1000 USD
Grant
14 Aug 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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