BEng Materials Science and Engineering
About this course
Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering, an engineering degree exploring the properties, processing, and application of materials. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course includes a final-year research project. Year one establishes engineering principles through modules such as Mathematics and Computing for Engineers, Mechanics and Structures, Electrical and Magnetic Engineering, and Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Fluids. Year two builds on this foundation with studies in Physical Materials Science, Modelling Materials Behaviour, Fracture, Fatigue and Degradation, and Materials Characterisation and Data Analysis. The final year involves advanced specialisation through option choices spanning high performance materials, biomaterials, battery technology, and surface engineering technologies, alongside the Materials Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB to include A-level Mathematics and one of Further Maths or Computer Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Design Technology.. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and either Computer Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Design Technology, with a minimum of 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Materials Science and Engineering (J5F2) at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 88%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 66%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 470 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 19%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Discover: Practical and Design Skills for Materials Science
- Electrical and Magnetic Engineering
- Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainability
- Mathematics and Computing for Engineers
- Mechanics and Structures
- Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Fluids
- Design for Functional Applications 2
- Fracture, Fatigue and Degradation
- Materials Characterisation and Data Analysis
- Modelling Materials Behaviour
- Physical Materials Science
- Polymers, Composites and Ceramics
- Advanced Manufacturing
- High Performance Materials
- Materials Research Project
- Advanced Electronic Materials
- Biomaterials
- High Toughness Ceramics
- Advanced Polymer Systems
- Alloy and Microstructure Design
- Battery Technology and Manufacturing
- Intermetallics, Metal Matrix Composites and Ceramic Matrix Composites
- Irradiation Materials Science
- Materials Modelling
- Materials for Sustainable Environment Technology
- Self-Sensing Materials and Advanced Condition Monitoring
- Surface Engineering Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £52,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Materials technology.
What do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Materials Science and Engineering at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.