The University of Manchester
Polymer Materials Science and Engineering MSc
The University of Manchester

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £33109 £34635 £37245
25-75 percentile range £30122 - £40073 £21485 - £40325 £23911 - £43285
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
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Course Description

The Polymer Materials Science and Engineering (PMSE) MSc course is a multidisciplinary program with the aim of giving students a rich understanding of the chemistry, properties, processing, characterisation and application of polymers. A wide range of polymers are considered, including commodity, speciality and those with applications in biomedicine, composites, nanotechnology and electronics. We aim to bring students to the cutting-edge of polymer research, including the latest materials and techniques, with the opportunity to conduct research in world-leading research groups and facilities.

The complete MSc programme is made up of taught course units and a research dissertation. The taught course units are delivered through a combination of lectures and practical laboratory work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.5
    • Manchester Business School East - Undergraduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Manchester Business School - Graduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.0)
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.0)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

You will need a UK 2.2 Honours degree or overseas equivalent in the following backgrounds; Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, Composite Materials and Engineering, Biofunctional Materials, Metallurgy and Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. We can consider Biomaterials, Material Physics and other backgrounds on a case by case basis.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

#10
University Guru Meta Ranking
of The University of Manchester
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings

Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #8 
    • #8 
    Materials Technology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #83 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #171 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

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About The University of Manchester

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Student composition of The University of Manchester

Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
30130
postgraduates:
12730
Total:
42860
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Polymer Science and Technology”: 1570 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Polymer Materials Science and Engineering MSc The University of Manchester

  • Polymer Materials Science and Engineering MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Manchester.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 154 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Polymer Science and Technology students in the UK.