Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc
Queen Mary University of London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Technological advances, as well as methodological issues, have contributed to the transformation of materials and their functions. A number of challenges lie ahead, as manufacturing supply chains become global, involving companies in strategic alliances and partnerships. Materials research is of great use here, as competition can only be achieved through the development of innovative approaches to the design, development and manufacture of novel materials and their characterisation. This long established programme provides rigorous training in both theoretical and applied research for those who wish to pursue their career as a professional materials scientist.
A substantial component of the programme is the research project. The research project is undertaken alongside taught modules throughout the academic year, and will be based within one of the materials-based research groups of the School of Engineering and Materials Science. The research project may be focused in the fields of ceramics, polymers, composites, elastomers, functional materials or manufacturing technologies.
This programme will: Build on your engineering background to gain an advanced, yet broad knowledge in materials science, with the freedom to specialise through a research project. Provide an insight into areas of manufacturing, planning and control systems, knowledge based systems and measurements and manufacturing systems. The course is interdisciplinary in nature and involves a combination of theoretical and practical approaches.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 142 graduates of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc at Queen Mary University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Materials Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc at Queen Mary University of London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £26500 | £26500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £20500 - £32000 | £25000 - £42000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Materials Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £30500 | £37500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £33500 | £21500 - £40500 | £28500 - £46000 |
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
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% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc at Queen Mary University of London
| 22% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 21% | Engineering professionals |
| 8% | Sales occupations |
| 7% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 7% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 6% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 4% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 4% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 2% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, MSc.
This programme requires ATAS clearance. Students who are not EEA or Swiss nationals may require ATAS clearance to undertake this course. The JACS code for this course is J500. Further information on ATAS can be found on our Advice and Counselling webpages. An undergraduate degree (minimum good second class honours or equivalent) in Materials, Engineering, or equivalent. Each application is individually assessed; you are recommended to contact us for guidance in specific cases. IELTS 6.5 is required.
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #19
- #223
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- Technology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
Engineering
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- #14
- #266
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #9
- #190
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- Materials Science
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
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What students say about studying Materials Science in the UK?
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.
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Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020