13Jun
UndergraduateQueen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in materials science. Get the skills and experience you need to study an undergraduate degree in Material Science and Engineering with our integrated foundation programme, open to UK/EU and international students. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS: Materials Science and Engineering BEng/MEng As a foundation student you’ll have full access to all student facilities, including welfare, library, social and sport. UK and EU foundation students are eligible for funding through the Student Loans Company. You’ll be taught on our Mile End campus by experienced university staff who also teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Modules
Foundation One Year-long double module allocated based on previous Maths qualifications: Mathematics A or Mathematics B Semester 1 Compulsory Communication in Science & Technology Introductory Chemistry Physics - Mechanics and Materials Semester 2 Compulsory A Closer Look at Chemistry Physics - Fields and Waves Physics - Electricity and Atomic Physics 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
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- JJX3
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Applications from mature students, and from students studying vocational courses, will be considered on an individual basis. A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required.
English language requirements
All applicants to QMUL 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 who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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/
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Mile End Road
Tower Hamlets
London
E1 4NS