- UCAS course code
- F204
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Engineering (MEng)
MEng Materials Science and Engineering with Polymers
Specialise your materials science qualification in polymers and explore their huge range of applications.
Duration: 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: F204 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: ABB including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Course overview
- Be a part of Europe's largest and most diverse activity devoted to Materials Science and Engineering.
- Join a community at the forefront of exciting advanced materials research, including nanomaterials such as graphene.
- Learn about the huge range of applications of polymers, from traditional commodity plastics to specialist polymers used increasingly in pharmaceutical, electronic, and nanotechnology sectors.
- Take advantage of our Faculty's generous scholarship scheme for high-performing students.
- Learn in our brand-new Home of Engineering and Materials . A purpose-built space for innovation and creativity that is transforming the way our students study, research and shape the world.
- Top 5 in the UK for Materials Science in QS World University Ranking.
A study experience that makes a difference
We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.
- Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
- Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
- Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.
You will explore the following goals in your course:
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
- Goal 15: Life on land
Open days
The University holds undergraduate open days regularly where you have the opportunity to find out more about our courses, the support we offer and see our facilities. Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is like. Find out about our upcoming open days .
You can also have a look at ways you can visit us virtually to discover more.
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Materials
- Contact name
- Undergraduate Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 529 3043
- ug-materials@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty overview
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Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality. Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
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