Course summary

Begin your journey into materials science and engineering at Manchester, home to the most diverse university activity devoted to materials in Europe, and central to exciting new research into this constantly evolving area. Our four year Biomaterials course gives you a broad and balanced curriculum in Materials Science and Engineering, meeting the requirements for accreditation with the Institute of Materials, in order to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to pursue a successful careers in both industrial and research environments. You can select from a broad range of options in years 3 and 4 specifically tailored to meet the needs of the biomaterials sector. Units such as tissue and stem cell engineering, drug delivery and biosensors, and clinical applications of biomaterials give you an in depth understanding of biomaterials and their interactions with the body from cellular level upward. You'll also complete a six-month project and you'll have the option to undertake an industrial placement which will give you the chance to work at the cutting edge of biomaterials research. You'll also receive excellent academic and pastoral support, no matter what your educational backgrounds, with the intention of enabling you to achieve your full potential. We constantly monitor, review and enhance educational provision to ensure that it remains relevant to the needs of student progression and to current developments in research and industry. You'll be taught by leading academics in their field - we are proud of the Department of Materials' excellent Research ratings, and our high staff-to-student ratio means you will receive close individual attention and frequent tutorial sessions. Known for our congenial atmosphere, we place emphasis on academic and pastoral support, helping students from a range of educational backgrounds to reach their full potential. What's more, our students typically go on to enjoy an average six-months-after-graduating salary in excess of £24,000 - significantly higher than the sector average.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA

AAA including two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A-level Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: AAB including two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A-level Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

We will consider the National Extended Diploma for entry to our programme provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher

We normally require grades AAABB in Scottish Highers. In addition Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required as below: Two Advanced Highers in two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at AA plus two Highers at AA (any subjects) English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.

AS

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - DD

We will consider the National Diploma for entry to our programme, provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD/D*D plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade A. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D* - D

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D* - D

We will only consider the National Extended Certificate in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the National Extended Certificate must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grades D/D* plus additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grades AA. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.

Scottish Advanced Higher

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. We may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3

D3, D3, D3 in Principal subjects to include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A-level subjects, in three distinct subjects. Candidates taking Pre-U principal subjects in conjunction with A levels are expected to achieve a combination of D3 in the Pre-U certificates and grade A at A-level in three distinct subjects. This must include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD

We will consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry to our programme provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D - DD

We will consider the Technical Diploma for entry to our programme provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD/D*D plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade A. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma - D*D - DD

We will only consider the Technical Foundation Diploma in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the Technical Foundation Diploma must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD*/DD plus additional level 3 qualifications such as A-levels at grades AA. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - D* - D

We will only consider the Technical Extended Certificate in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the Technical Extended Certificate must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grades D/D* plus additional level 3 qualifications such as A-levels at grades AA. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Maths, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.

T Level - Not accepted

The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve AAA (to include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and an EAP score of Grade C (with nothing below a D) . INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students are required to attend an interview. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve AAA (to include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and an EAP score of Grade C (with nothing below a D) . Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the academic School to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6	With no sub-test below 5.5. OR an equivalent English Language qualification.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is: GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C/4. An acceptable equivalent qualification. Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification. The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'. Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level.

Acceptable English Language Qualifications

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/

England	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9250	Year 1

Degree level: Undergraduate

Materials Science and Engineering with Biomaterials

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