BEng Materials Science and Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Materials Science and Engineering, a materials science and engineering degree focusing on the properties, processing, and application of engineering materials. Core topics include Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. In the final year, students complete a research project supervised by academic staff, with potential collaboration from industrial partners. The first year covers foundational concepts through Engineering Principles and Design, Mathematics for Materials, and Experimentation and Practical Skills. The second year introduces core topics such as Data Analysis and Modelling, Group Design Project, and Structures and Characterisation, alongside optional modules like Composite Materials and Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering). The third year comprises compulsory studies including Sustainability, Recycling and Environment, Project, and Advanced Principles of Materials, with optional choices such as Vehicle and Component Design, Biomedical Component Design, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade B in either Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus A level Grades AB to include two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 35%
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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Principles and Design
- Mathematics for Materials
- Thermofluids
- Experimentation and Practical Skills
- Introductory Materials Science
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Group Design Project
- Structures and Characterisation
- Materials in Action
- Materials Processing
- Composite Materials
- Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering)
- University-wide Language Programme
- Sustainability, Recycling and Environment
- Project
- Advanced Principles of Materials
- Advanced Processing Methods
- Nanomaterials
- Industrial Case Studies
- Functional Materials
- Vehicle and Component Design
- Biomedical Component Design
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Automotive Crash Protection
- Biomaterials 2 (Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)
- University-wide Language Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Materials technology.
What do graduates of BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Loughborough University do next?
90% 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 Loughborough University?
93% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Loughborough University 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Materials Science and Engineering at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.