Understand how technological advances transform our everyday lives on this four-year course, which also includes the opportunity to specialise in nuclear engineering. Materials science and engineering (MSE) is increasingly helping to solve real societal problems in fields such as energy, sustainability, and nuclear safety. This course will see you engage with both scientific and engineering aspects of the discipline to better understand the processing, structure, and performance of materials. You'll also learn how the ability to invent and improve materials is opening up new opportunities in a variety of areas. You'll examine how this field is transforming fields such as nuclear energy, reactor technology, radiation safety, waste disposal, robotics and quantum computing. Experimental work is a core part of this course, and through a series of laboratory tutorials you'll be introduced to key techniques in a practical setting. This includes the chance to design your own experiments to test a hypothesis and investigate materials using electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The third year will see you specialise in nuclear engineering, where you'll deepen your appreciation of aspects of nuclear energy and nuclear chemical engineering. Your studies reach Master's level in your final year, where your work will culminate in a substantial research project. **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 integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). 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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