Broaden your understanding of materials science and engineering (MSE) in this professionally accredited degree. Our daily routines are built around the manufactured items we use, from cars and computers to more advanced technologies such as satellite communications. This course examines how the invention and improvement of materials is helping solve real societal problems. You'll engage with scientific and engineering aspects of the discipline to analyse how innovations are opening up new opportunities in fields including healthcare and transport. You'll also explore how materials science is transforming technology in emerging areas such as biomedical engineering, 3D printing and robotics. Through experimental work and individual and group projects, you'll learn how to manipulate existing materials and develop new and improved ones. You'll become familiar with the cutting-edge tools used for advanced materials imaging and characterisation as you investigate the structure and properties of matter. In your final year, you'll begin to specialise across a series of modules as you tailor the course towards your career interests. **Professional accreditation** - The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad. With this BEng degree, you’ll partially meet the academic requirement for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). BEng graduates will need to undertake further study after graduating to demonstrate that their knowledge is at Master's degree level. Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities. In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines (ARSM) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.
A Level: AAA | Must include: A in Mathematics A in Physics or Chemistry A in a useful subject General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted, nor are A-levels in foreign languages that are studied in the applicant’s native language. Useful subjects: Biology, Computing, Design and Technology, Economics, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 38 UCAS points | Our minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Chemistry or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3D3 | Our minimum entry standard is: D3 in Mathematics D3 in Chemistry or Physics D3 other
For pre-2015 test, the College requires grade B overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 185 overall with 176 in all elements/bands Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.5 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 62 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. TOEFL Higher Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 5.0 is required in all bands. Imperial will continue to accept old TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026. Our requirement is 100 overall with 22 in all bands Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
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*Please note that home fees can be subject to government changes. Tuition fees at the overseas chargeable rate for 2027 entry are still to be confirmed. Tuition fee rates at overseas chargeable rate for 2026 entry are published at www.imperial.ac.uk on our course listings, which provide an indicative cost, noting that fees are likely to be subject to increases in line with inflation as per the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value. For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/ For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/ — Fees update for 2027
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