Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Materials Science and Engineering (J5F2)

The stimulating Materials Science and Engineering BEng degree programme provides students with a thorough understanding of the properties of materials – from metals to plastics – essential for the development of new and improved products. If students like solving problems creatively and relish the opportunity to combine science, maths and engineering to understand surrounding materials – from bricks to body scanners – behave, and how they can be used and improved to develop new products, then this Materials Science and Engineering BEng degree has been made for them. Students will be taught by lecturers who are global experts in their field. enabling them to gain strong theoretical and practical skills in Materials Science and Engineering. The University of Birmingham's leading-edge teaching facilities and laboratories will enhance students' learning experience, and their project work will provide them with vital employability skills that will give them a competitive edge in applications forms, interviews and assessment tests for graduate jobs. The department has strong partnerships with key employers who provide projects and work placements for the students, allowing students to put all their skills into practice. At the University of Birmingham, the staff and students work on a diverse range of research areas in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical, sport and sustainable development fields. As a student of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Birmingham, students will get a front-row seat to the latest developments in the field. There is an opportunity to apply for a year in industry during the degree, usually between Year 2 and Year 3. Academic members of staff will help students to find suitable internships, review their application materials, and assist and mentor them throughout their year in industry. A year in industry is an invaluable opportunity to take on a role within a company, apply the theoretical knowledge of the degree course to real-world issues and will enhance their career prospects. Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.