BSc Materials Science and Engineering
About this course
BSc in Materials Science and Engineering. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) to meet academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer registration.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A-level Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for BSc Materials Science and Engineering (J500) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers and 1 interview invitation. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 28%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 27%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 18%
- A degree: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics 1G1
- Mathematics 1G2
- Physics of Materials
- Equilibrium Thermodynamics
- Microstructures of Materials
- Computing & Communication
- Preliminary Chemistry Materials
- Mechanical Behaviour
- Structure of Crystalline Solids
- Functional Properties
- Materials - Shaping the World
- Preliminary Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Materials Synthesis and Sustainability
- Phase Transformations and Microstructure Control
- Materials Processing
- Deformation Mechanisms
- Functional Behaviour
- Design, Management and Team Project
- Biomaterials & Biological Interactions
- Smart & Nano Materials
- Engineering Alloys in Service
- Performance Polymers, Fibres and Textiles
- Modelling and Data Tools for Materials Scientists
- Materials Characterisation and Analytical Techniques
- Composite & Advanced Materials
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Microfabrication
- Functional Materials & Devices
- Structural Integrity
- Team Research Project
- Drug Delivery & Biosensors
- Polymer Synthesis & Characterisation
- Metallurgy of Engineering Alloys
- Corrosion Science & Engineering
- Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering
- Multiphase Polymers & Nanocomposites
- Textile Manufacturing Techniques
- Nanotechnology
- Resources for the modern world
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Materials Science and Engineering at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £41,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £18,500 less than the UK median for Materials science.
What do graduates of BSc Materials Science and Engineering at University of Manchester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Materials Science and Engineering at University of Manchester?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Materials Science and Engineering at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Materials Science and Engineering at University of Manchester 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 BSc Materials Science and Engineering at University of Manchester?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.