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Materials Science and Engineering, BEng

University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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BEngFull-time3 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearfind out

About Materials Science and Engineering, BEng - at University of Sheffield

In our core undergraduate degree, you'll discover the underlying principles of materials science, and how these are applied across materials engineering situations. You can keep your course general or tailor your degree in later years with optional materials modules.

As well as lectures and tutorials, you'll learn through experiencing real-world engineering situations with extensive practical work in important manufacturing processes and using the latest investigative equipment. You will also have the opportunity to interact with industry and gain valuable experience of the workplace. 

It is possible to switch between the BEng and MEng (based on performance on the exams in the course) at the end of the second year.

Industry contact

Over many years, we have developed close relationships with businesses across a broad range of industry sectors. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to explore opportunities in pretty much any sector that interests you through visits, placements and project work.

If you choose one of our MEng courses, in your third and fourth years you participate in our Industrial Training Programmes - three real-life projects defined by industry partners giving you an insight into how businesses approach engineering problem solving. Students selecting the research route undertake research projects instead of the Industrial Training programme.

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This course is fully accredited by the IOM3, meaning it counts towards later professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

AAB
including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry

A Levels + additional qualifications: ABB, including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry + A in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6,5 in two of Higher Level Maths, Physics or Chemistry
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Engineering, Applied Science or Blacksmithing and Metalworking + A in A Level Maths
BTEC Diploma: DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
Scottish Highers: + 2 Advanced Highers AABBB + AB in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AA in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
Access to HE Diploma: Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in a relevant subject (to include units in two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry), with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
  • Native Language A Levels are not accepted
  • GCSE Maths grade 6/B and 4/C in Physics and Chemistry (if not studied at A Level)
  • Interview

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