Undergraduate courses

Our courses are based on the latest developments in research and industry, to prepare you for the professional world.

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Our courses are designed to inspire you, challenge you, and prepare you for the professional world.

The University of Sheffield consistently ranks in top 5 UK institutions offering Materials Science and Engineering, and were ranked top Russell Group university for Graduate Prospects (Materials Science and Engineering) in The Times Good University Guide 2020.

Undergraduate

Biomaterials Science and Engineering BEng

This course combines the study of materials engineering with human anatomy, physiology and cell biology. You'll learn about the healthcare applications of materials.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: JH56
  • Duration: 3 years
Undergraduate

Materials Science and Engineering BEng

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 with optional materials modules.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: JH51
  • Duration: 3 years
Undergraduate

Materials Science and Engineering MEng

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 with optional materials modules.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: J500
  • Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate

Materials Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year MEng or BEng

If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for an engineering degree, a foundation year is for you. After successfully completing the foundation year, which has modules in mathematics, physics and chemistry, you can start the MEng degree.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: J501
  • Duration: 3 years
Undergraduate

Biomaterials Science and Engineering MEng

This course combines study of materials engineering with human anatomy, physiology and cell biology. You'll learn about the healthcare applications of materials.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: JH5P
  • Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate

Materials Science and Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng

We'll give you a solid grounding in the science of materials and show you how to apply your knowledge to problems in the real world. You'll learn how to tailor the structure, composition and processing of materials to meet design requirements.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: J591
  • Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate

Materials Science and Engineering (Research) MEng

This course will help you prepare for further study after finishing your degrees, for example doctoral research leading to a PhD, or an alternative career as, for example, a patent attorney.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: J505
  • Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate

Metallurgy MEng

Drawing on the great history of metallurgy in Sheffield, this course focuses on the nature, properties and processing of metals. We'll give you a solid grounding in the science of materials and show you how to apply your knowledge to problems in the real world.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: J200
  • Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate

Materials Science with Nuclear Engineering MEng

Designed in consultation with the nuclear industry, this course is fully accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

  • Start: September 2020
  • UCAS code: F2H8
  • Duration: 4 years

Related information

Top in the Russell Group

We are the top-ranked Russell Group university for Graduate Prospects in Materials Science and Engineering. (The Times Good University Guide 2020)

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Undergraduate scholarships

We have a range of undergraduate scholarships available to fund talented students starting an undergraduate course in 2020.

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