Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

Aerospace Engineering
Biochemistry
Bioengineering / Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Biomedicine / Bioscience
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
General Engineering
Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Materials Processing / Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Metals / Metallics / Metallurgy
New Energy Materials and Devices
Physics

We may also consider other science or engineering subjects

Module requirements

You should have studied at least one Mathematics module from the following list

Calculus
Linear Algebra
Mathematics (or any other module with Mathematics in the title)

Months of entry

September

Course content

Gain an in-depth understanding of current developments in metallurgy and metallurgical engineering, while developing enhanced analytical, research, project planning and management skills.

Course description

First established in the early 1950s, the MMet course has produced over 1,000 graduates, with many now working in senior positions within metallurgical companies across the globe.

We teach an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of current developments in metallurgy and metallurgical engineering.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of thermodynamics, structure and mechanical behaviour, as well as more advanced courses on engineering alloys, processing, modelling and performance in service.

Accreditation

Fully accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3). Graduates will have the underpinning knowledge for later professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent

Other English language qualifications we accept

Fees and funding

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MMet
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email: mse.pgtadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)114 222 5941

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Advanced Metallurgy