Materials Science and Engineering Imperial

Overview

This Materials Science and Engineering course from Imperial focuses on understanding the relationship between the fundamental structure and properties (mechanical, electrical, optical and magnetic) of matter. You will learn how to manipulate existing materials and how to develop new and improved ones, with access to cutting edge equipment and tools for advanced materials imaging and characterisation.

Quick Facts:

• Many of the technological advances that have transformed our lives are founded in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). Modern life would be impossible without the thousands of manufactured items we use every day, from the clothes we wear, to our phones, cars, computers and the buildings we inhabit, as well as more advanced and life-changing technologies like biomedical devices or satellite communications.
• All of our undergraduate courses follow a core series of modules. These will provide you with a strong base of theoretical principles.
• Experimental work is a core part of all our courses. This starts with a series of laboratory tutorials that introduce foundational ideas and key techniques in a practical setting
• A degree in Materials Science and Engineering can open the door to careers in a wide variety of sectors from chemicals manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to technical management and scientific research and development (R&D). There are lots of emerging sectors to think about too, such as nanotechnology, biomedical materials, high performance textiles and composites.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

• Graduate Engineer, Multinational automotive company

• Software Development Engineer, Amazon

• Management Consultant, EY

• Material Scientist, Rolls-Royce

• Quality Excellence Engineer, Johnson & Johnson