**This degree is professionally accredited by the IOM3 (The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) on behalf of the Engineering Council. As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines on completion of this course.**
Materials science and engineering are critical for innovation in fields such as healthcare, energy, environmental sustainability and transport. It is an exciting and dynamic subject to be a part of, particularly with new developments like ‘smart materials’, nanotechnology and biomimetics. Our facilities include cutting edge equipment and tools for advanced materials imaging and characterisation.
Materials are central to the nuclear industry, both in designing reactor parts that are safe under irradiation and in handling and processing waste. This course focuses on understanding the relationship between the fundamental structure and properties of matter, and will provide you with a focused introduction to nuclear engineering. You will learn how to manipulate existing materials and how to develop new and improved ones, with access to cutting edge equipment and tools for advanced materials imaging and characterisation.
During the first two years you follow a core series of modules that will provide you with a strong base of theoretical principles, and cover the widest possible range of materials, including:
- biomaterials
- metals and alloys
- ceramics
- glasses
- polymers
- composites
- semiconductors
This is reinforced by laboratory work, industrial visits and lectures, as well as tutorials and case studies. In your third year you will begin to focus on nuclear engineering, completing a mixture of core and optional modules. You also have the opportunity to build on the BEng with a relevant four-month placement in industry or research.
Your study reaches Master’s level in the final year, with a wide choice of advanced modules and a substantial nuclear-focused research project. Studying to this level means that graduates require fewer years of work experience to become a Chartered Engineer.
The common structure of the first two years of our Materials degrees means that transfer between courses is usually possible during this time. If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa, but our International Student Support Team are here to help advise and support you.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Materials, Minerals and Mining, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
J5H8
Institution code:
I50
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Must include:
A in Mathematics
A in Physics or Chemistry
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
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.
Must include:
6 in Mathematics at higher level
6 in Physics or Chemistry at higher level
Must include:
D3 in Mathematics
D3 in Physics or Chemistry
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
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
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
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.
PTE Academic
69.0
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 (iBT)
100.0
Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 22 is required in all bands.
Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
For further information on the College English entry requirements and a full list of accepted tests and grade requirements, please visit the College website URL detailed below.
