MEng Materials Science and Engineering
About this course
MEng in Materials Science and Engineering, a materials science and engineering degree exploring technological advances across transport, healthcare, biomedical engineering, robotics, and quantum computing. Laboratory experimental work provides practical experience in research techniques, including electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Students specialise through optional modules in the third and fourth years, concluding with an individual research project embedded within a department research theme.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Mathematics; A in Chemistry or Physics; A in a useful subject (listed below) (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in Physics or Chemistry at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*AA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39 points (International Baccalaureate)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for MEng Materials Science and Engineering (JFM2) at Imperial College London for 2027 entry so far: 4 interview invitations. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 40%
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 50%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 14%
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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £54,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £72,000. The £54,500 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Materials technology.
What do graduates of MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*AA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 204 UCAS points.
Is MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London 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.
How many students continue on MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.