Materials Science and Engineering
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
Prepare for a career in industry or research by learning the concepts and theories that make materials science and engineering possible.
Course description
It is estimated that 70 per cent of innovations are due to an advance in materials. This course provides a solid grounding across a wide variety of materials, and aims to prepare you for a career in industry or research by teaching you the concepts and theories that make materials science and engineering possible.
Our research-led teaching introduces you to all the latest developments. You’ll have the option to keep your course general or tailor your degree with optional modules to specialise in the area that interests you the most.
Accreditation
Fully accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. 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.
Fees and funding
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
- mse.pgtadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)114 222 5941