
- UCAS course code
- F206
- UCAS institution code
- M20
MEng Materials Science and Engineering with Nanomaterials / Course details
Year of entry: 2022
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Course description
Begin your journey by studying Materials Science and Engineering with Nanomaterials at Manchester, home to the most diverse university activity devoted to materials research in Europe. Material scientists are shaping our world and in the Department of Materials you will develop a true understanding of the science - in practical subjects that meet the needs of an ever-changing industry.
Our four-year Nanomaterials course gives you extensive knowledge of both the fundamentals of materials science and engineering, and the opportunity to specialise in the in the areas that interest you most. In your final year, you'll study an extensive (half year) project that enables you to tackle a topic at the forefront of Materials Science in depth.
You'll be taught by leading academics in their field - we are proud of the Department of Materials' excellent Research ratings, and our high staff-to-student ratio means you will receive close individual attention and frequent tutorial sessions. Known for our congenial atmosphere, we place emphasis on academic and pastoral support, helping students from a range of educational backgrounds to reach their full potential.
What's more, our students typically go on to enjoy an average six-months-after-graduating salary in excess of £24,000 - significantly higher than the sector average.
Aims
- We will provide a broad and balanced curriculum in materials science and engineering that both meets the requirements for accreditation with the professional body and equips you with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to pursue a successful career - in either an industrial or research environment.
- You will be taught by academic staff at the forefront of research in materials science and engineering, learning through both advanced course units and project work.
- You will foster subject-specific and transferable skills, including experience of materials processing and characterisation methods, oral and written communication, group work and IT skills.
- We will monitor, review and enhance educational provision to ensure it remains relevant to both the needs of your progression and to current developments in research and industry.
Special features
Excellent facilities and links
Get hands-on with a fantastic range of on-site facilities and equipment . The Department of Materials is associated with a number of leading centres and institutes, including Graphene@Manchester and the Henry Royce Institute .
We're getting ready to move into a £400million Manchester Engineering Campus Development. Learn more
Project work opportunities
Our final-year research project will provide you with in-depth experience of working in a team conducting cutting-edge research. It can be the ideal grounding for progressing into work in research and development, or going on to study at PhD level.
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Institute of Materials (IOM3) and counts as academic training towards the professional qualification of Chartered Engineer.
Foundation Year available
You can prepare for the full degree course if you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry by undertaking our foundation course first.
Additional course information
MÁTSOC is a student-run society open all Department of Materials students; from Materials Science and Engineering to Fashion Business and Technology.
The society aims to create a fun environment to connect all students across the Department's network by putting on regular nights out, day trips, events and having guest speakers.
The society also has a women's Netball team and a men's football team, which all MÁTSOC members are able to join.
Teaching and learning
- Lectures
- Small group tutorials
- Laboratory classes
- Group work
- Individual research projects
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) and Peer Mentoring
We're proud of our innovative PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) and Peer Mentoring scheme. The PASS scheme provides additional support in the area of the current week's tutorial. It's entirely voluntary and second, third and fourth-year students help first years to tackle problems defined by the content of the current tutorial. The emphasis is on showing students how to think about the problems, how to develop problem-solving skills and how to get the most from the educational resources available.
Coursework and assessment
Assessment is by a combination of coursework and examinations. The subject is by nature practical and this is reflected in the teaching and assessment methods which as well as lectures and exams include:
- 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 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 |
Multiphase Polymers & Nanocomposites | MATS32402 | 10 | Mandatory |
Nanotechnology | MATS32702 | 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.
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Facilities
The Department of Materials is home to an extensive array of facilities and equipment, across both its materials science and engineering, and fashion business and technology arms.
We also benefit from close ties to a long list of leading centres, institutes and research hubs, including but not limited to, the National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, Henry Royce Institute, Dalton Cumbrian Facility and BP International Centre for Advanced Materials.
Manchester's Engineering Campus Development, MECD.
Get ready to collaborate, create and innovate in a brand-new £400m purpose-built building which will allow you, our future engineers and material scientists, to come together and make your mark on the world. The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) will officially open from September 2022 and will include hundreds of flexible teaching and learning spaces with unrivalled world-class research facilities - whatever your inspiration, with MECD the possibilities are endless.