This degree program is ideal for those who like solving problems creatively and relish the opportunity to combine science, maths and engineering to understand how the materials that surround us – from bricks to body scanners – behave, and how they can be used and improved to develop new products.

Students will be taught by lecturers who are global experts in their field, enabling them to gain strong theoretical and practical skills in Materials Science and Engineering. The university's leading-edge teaching facilities and laboratories will enhance the student learning experience, and  project work will provide students with vital employability skills that will give them a competitive edge in applications forms, interviews and assessment tests for graduate jobs.

The department has strong partnerships with key employers who provide projects and work placements for students, allowing them to put all their skills into practice.

At Birmingham, the staff and students work on a diverse range of research areas in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical, sport and sustainable development fields. Students of Materials Science and Engineering at Birmingham get a front-row seat to the latest developments in the field. 

There is an opportunity to apply for a year in industry during the degree, this usually occurs between year 2 and year 3. Students will be helped to find suitable internships, and assisted and mentored by academic members of staff throughout the year in industry. A year in industry is an invaluable opportunity to take on a role within a company, apply the theoretical knowledge of the degree course to real-world issues and will enhance career prospects.