
- UCAS course code
- F200
- UCAS institution code
- M20
MEng Materials Science and Engineering with Metallurgy / Course details
Year of entry: 2021
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Course description
This pathway is for students who wish to become specialist metallurgists. You will learn about new developments in advanced alloys for applications such as fuel-efficient jet engines, next generation nuclear reactors, and environment friendly transportation. Strong industry links allow us to offer an optional industrial placement with a wide range of national and international companies in the metals field. As the largest metallurgy research group in the UK, we have subject experts in all classes of metal to support you during your research
Aims
- Provide a broad and balanced curriculum in Materials Science and Engineering, meeting the requirements for accreditation with the professional body, in order to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to pursue successful careers in both industrial and research environments.
- Provide a teaching environment in which undergraduate students can interact with academic staff at the forefront of research in Materials Science and Engineering, through advanced course units and project work.
- Foster subject-specific and transferable skills, including experience of materials processing and characterisation methods, oral and written communication, group work and IT skills.
- Provide students with effective academic and pastoral support, to cater for students from a wide range of educational backgrounds and enable all students to achieve their full potential.
- Monitor, review and enhance educational provision to ensure that it remains relevant to the needs of student progression and to current developments in research and industry.
Special features
- The course is accredited by the Institute of Materials (IOM 3 ) and counts as academic training towards the professional qualification of Chartered Engineer
- A high staff to student ratio means students receive excellent individual attention and frequent tutorial sessions
- A final year research project enables students to gain an in-depth experience of working in a research team conducting a cutting-edge project., providing a grounding for working in R&D or going on to study at PhD level
- On-site facilities and equipment that students are both allowed and encouraged to use
- The average salary of our graduates 6-months after graduation is in excess of £20,000, which is significantly above the sector value.
- The Department of Materials has excellent Research ratings
Teaching and learning
Coursework and assessment
- Laboratories
- Problem Classes
- Computing Exercises
- Team Projects
- Case Studies
- Essays
Coursework is a key element across all units, with a minimum of 20% coursework based assessment for each unit
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Mathematics 1G1 | MATH19731 | 10 | Mandatory |
Mathematics 1G2 | MATH19732 | 10 | Mandatory |
Physics of Materials | MATS15101 | 10 | Mandatory |
Equilibrium Thermodynamics | MATS15201 | 10 | Mandatory |
Microstructures of Materials | MATS15301 | 10 | Mandatory |
Computing & Communication | MATS15501 | 20 | Mandatory |
Preliminary Chemistry Materials | MATS15551 | 0 | Mandatory |
Mechanical Behaviour | MATS16102 | 10 | Mandatory |
Structure of Solids | MATS16202 | 10 | Mandatory |
Functional Properties | MATS16302 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Mechanics of Materials | MATS23101 | 10 | Mandatory |
Materials Synthesis and Sustainability | MATS23201 | 10 | Mandatory |
Phase Transformations and Microstructure Control | MATS23301 | 10 | Mandatory |
Materials Processing | MATS23401 | 10 | Mandatory |
Deformation Mechanisms | MATS23502 | 10 | Mandatory |
Functional Behaviour | MATS23602 | 10 | Mandatory |
Design, Management and Team Project | MATS23702 | 20 | Mandatory |
Biomaterials & Biological Interactions | MATS23801 | 10 | Optional |
Smart & Nano Materials | MATS23901 | 10 | Optional |
Engineering Alloys in Service | MATS24102 | 10 | Optional |
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Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Modelling and Data Tools for Materials Scientists | MATS31101 | 10 | Mandatory |
Materials Characterisation and Analytical Techniques | MATS31201 | 10 | Mandatory |
Composite & Advanced Materials | MATS31301 | 10 | Mandatory |
Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Microfabrication | MATS31401 | 10 | Mandatory |
Functional Materials & Devices | MATS31501 | 10 | Mandatory |
Structural Integrity | MATS31601 | 10 | Mandatory |
Themed Research Project | MATS31702 | 20 | Mandatory |
Metallurgy of Engineering Alloys | MATS32102 | 10 | Mandatory |
Corrosion Science & Engineering | MATS32202 | 10 | Mandatory |
Drug Delivery & Biosensors | MATS31802 | 10 | Optional |
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Course content for year 4
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Individual Research Project or Industrial Project | MATS42101 | 60 | Mandatory |
Group Management Project | MATS42302 | 15 | Mandatory |
Natural Materials & Biological Matrices | MATS42402 | 15 | Optional |
Lab to Clinic | MATS42502 | 15 | Optional |
Soft Matter | MATS42602 | 15 | Optional |
Control & Design of Polymerisation Reactions | MATS42702 | 15 | Optional |
Polymer Physics & Physical Properties | MATS42802 | 15 | Optional |
Advanced Metals Processing | MATS43102 | 15 | Optional |
Superalloys & High Performance Materials | MATS43202 | 15 | Optional |
Corrosion management | MATS43402 | 15 | Optional |
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Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our the Department funding pages.