
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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 1190 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- 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
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International
27180 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27180 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
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