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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Materials Science and Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Materials Science and Engineering course at Queen Mary University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Including Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking. Please note: You will also be expected to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: J512
Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Materials Science and Engineering course.
Ever wondered how an F1 car can weigh so little? Or what an artificial heart valve is made of? If so, this is the degree for you.
Look around you - everything you see is made from carefully designed materials. To build a better world, we need experts who can enhance these materials, making them stronger, more efficient, and less wasteful. As a materials scientist and engineer, you’ll drive innovation that shapes the future. Join us to learn how.
Our materials department was the first in the UK, and studying with us means learning from a team with deep expertise in both research and industry. Our work influences a wide range of innovations - from the design of Formula 1 tyres to the composites used in aeroplanes and luggage. We’re proud to be home to several fellows of the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Ready to shape the future?
You’ll build a strong understanding of fundamental engineering concepts such as mechanics, design, materials and mathematical modelling. At the same time, you’ll develop the practical, collaborative skills all engineers need.
Everything you learn will be applied to a design project which addresses one of the key challenges identified by the UK Government – such as an aging society, clean growth and the future of mobility.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared to tackle the global issues facing our society. Materials engineer, research scientist, patent examiner – a degree in materials science and engineering can take you in a range of directions, where you’ll have the chance to make big changes.
Source: Queen Mary University of London
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Engineering and Materials Science
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Materials engineering
• Materials science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 You'll study a range of core principles including:
EMS402U - Engineering Design EMS410U - Experimental Design and Practice 1 EMS412U - Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1 EMS430U - Materials Engineering EMS450U - Exploring Engineering EMS420U - Experimental Design and Practice 2 EMS440U - Materials Chemistry EMS460U - Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics EMS499U - Skills for Engineers
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
How you will be assessed
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework, written reports, projects, presentations, group work and exams in the summer.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Queen Mary University of London students who took the Materials Science and Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
69%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
71%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
75%
low
Student voice
79%
high
Student voice
79%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
The Materials Science and Engineering course at Queen Mary University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
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| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Computer Science | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Materials Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took Materials Science and Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.1k
First year after graduation
£28.8k
Third year after graduation
£42.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Materials Science and Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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