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Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

Course summary

Ever wondered how an F1 car can weigh so little? Or what an artificial heart valve is made of? This is the degree for you. Look around you. Everything you see is manufactured from different materials. To make the world a better place, we need experts who can improve these materials to boost function while reducing waste and maximising efficiency. Join us to learn how, as a materials scientist and engineer. Our materials department was the first in the UK. Studying with us, you’ll learn from a teaching team with extensive research and industrial experience. We’re home to several journal editors in chief, as well as fellows of the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering. Our expertise influences everything from how Formula 1 tyres are made to the composites used in aeroplanes and suitcases. Ready to shape the future? You’ll build a strong foundation in fundamental engineering concepts such as mechanics, design, materials and mathematical modelling. At the same time, you’ll develop the practical skills all engineers need. Everything you learn will be applied to a design project which addresses one of the challenges identified by the UK Government – artificial Intelligence and data, ageing society, clean growth and the future of mobility. By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared to tackle the global challenges facing our society. Materials engineer, research scientist, patent examiner – a degree in materials science and engineering can take you in a whole range of directions where you’ll have the chance to create big changes. Our Materials Science and Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) under license from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).   An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programmes meet the academic requirements for IEng and our MEng programmes meet the academic requirements for CEng. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Modules

Year 1 You'll study a range of core principles including: EMS402U - Engineering Design EMS410U - Experimental Design and Practice 1 EMS412U - Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1 EMS430U - Materials Engineering EMS450U - Exploring Engineering EMS420U - Experimental Design and Practice 2 EMS440U - Materials Chemistry EMS460U - Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics EMS499U - Skills for Engineers You can look up module descriptions using our module directory. Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework, written reports, projects, presentations, group work and exams in the summer.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
J512
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Other

This programme requires ATAS clearance. Students who are not EEA or Swiss nationals may require ATAS clearance to undertake this course. The CAH3 code for this course is CAH10-02-02. Further information on ATAS can be found on our Advice and Counselling webpages: https://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/guides/academic-technology-approval-scheme-atas/


English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/


Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our most recent information regarding tuition fees can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS