Materials Science and Engineering The University of Manchester

Overview

Begin your journey into Materials Science and Engineering at Manchester, home to the most diverse university activity devoted to materials research in Europe. Material scientists are shaping our world and in the Department of Materials you will develop a true understanding of the science - in practical subjects that meet the needs of an ever-changing industry.

Aims

• We will provide a broad and balanced curriculum in materials science and engineering that both meets the requirements for accreditation with the professional body and equips you with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to pursue a successful career - in either an industrial or research environment.
• You will be taught by academic staff at the forefront of research in materials science and engineering, learning through both advanced course units and project work.
• You will foster subject-specific and transferable skills, including experience of materials processing and characterisation methods, oral and written communication, group work and IT skills.
• We will monitor, review and enhance educational provision to ensure it remains relevant to both the needs of your progression and to current developments in research and industry.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering course offered at The University of Manchester  are highly sought after and are recognised by employers for their knowledge, advanced research skills and independent thinking, so you will finish your degree with an excellent chance of gaining meaningful employment.

Typically, their graduates progress to rewarding careers in research and development; management; and technical roles with both large materials manufacturing and end-users. 

Other graduates choose to apply their technical and analytical skills in fields such as patent law or accountancy, while your degree can also open up opportunities in careers as diverse as teaching, engineering, consultancy and technical development.

Some of the roles the recent graduates have gone on to include:

• Materials scientist
• Materials engineer
• Development scientist
• Materials technologist
• Research associate
• Materials chemist
• Product development scientist.