MEng Materials Science and Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Materials Science and Engineering, an engineering degree exploring the design, properties, and processing of various structural and functional substances. Core topics include Systems Design, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete a supervised research project in the third year, and the first three years of the course are shared with the BEng route. The first year covers core scientific and engineering foundations through modules such as Mathematics for Materials, Thermofluids, Introductory Materials Science, and Experimentation and Practical Skills. The second year moves on to advanced behaviour and processing with compulsory study in Data Analysis and Modelling, Group Design Project, Structures and Characterisation, and Materials Processing, alongside optional modules like Composite Materials and Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering). Year three focuses on industrial applications and sustainability via Sustainability, Recycling and Environment, Project, Advanced Principles of Materials, and Industrial Case Studies. The fourth year advances technical depth with compulsory modules including Group Design Project, Research Methods, and Advanced Materials Characterisation, while optional choices span topics such as Materials Modelling, Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability, and Advances in Biomaterials.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. IB: 37 (6,6,6 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: D*DD with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: D*D with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade A in either Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus A level Grades AA to include two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 5 UCAS decisions for MEng Materials Science and Engineering (J503) at Loughborough University for 2027 entry so far: 5 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 26 October.
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
- Group Design Project
- Research Methods
- Advanced Materials Characterisation
- Materials Modelling
- Nanomaterials and Composites
- Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability
- Technological Entrepreneurship
- Advances in Biomaterials
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*AA.
When does Loughborough University send offers for MEng Materials Science and Engineering?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 5 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 26 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is MEng 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 MEng Materials Science and Engineering at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.