Our state-of-the-art facilities include world-leading equipment for the characterisation of mechanical properties of metallic, ceramic, polymeric and composite materials. We also have an extensive range of laboratories housing scanning electron microscopes with full microanalysis and electron backscatter diffraction capabilities.

The entry requirements for the BEng Materials Science and Engineering degree are: ABB-BBB at A level Recommended subjects include: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, IT/Computing, Biology Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied and all applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statement taken into account. Or 32 in IB 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language. Students studying for BTEC qualifications in relevant subjects require D*D*D* - D*D*D to include B at A Level Mathematics. If they are not taking A Level Mathematics, they must achieve a minimum D in ‘Mathematics for Technicians’ and D in ‘Further Mathematics for Technicians’ modules of the BTEC. Students are also required to have minimum two A grades at GCSE, to include a minimum grade B in Mathematics and two other Science subjects.