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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
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4 Years
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Materials Science is a synthesis of physics, chemistry, and engineering. It is the building block on which modern industry has and will continue to advance.This programme provides a thorough grounding in the scientific principles governing the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of all solid materials, and the opportunity to specialise in the study of a particular class of material (metal, ceramic, or polymer) through a choice of options. The extensive (half year) final year project enables you to tackle a topic at the forefront of Materials Science in depth. It will develop further practical and analytical skills. Formal teaching in communication and transferable skills, including basic management and organisational behaviour, computing and presentation techniques, is given to complement the academic training.Lectures and tutorials are led staff who are all experts in their field with a deep knowledge of the subjects they teach. 87% of our students agree staff are good at explaining things to them.Our staff are passionate about their subject. 80% of our students report that staff are enthusiastic about what they teachOur courses are constantly revised with inputs from both students and industry to cover the latest developments and deliver learning in the most effective way. 82% of our students agree that the time they spend in teaching activities is used efficientlyStudents on our courses have access to library and computer facilities that are dedicated to supporting their learning. 90% of our students agree that IT resources are easy to access and meet their needs.
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A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
DD Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
D* - D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DDD Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AAA including two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A-level Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.Typical Contextual Offer: AAB including two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A-level Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
We normally require grades AAABB in Scottish Highers. In addition Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required as below:Two Advanced Highers in two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at AA plus two Highers at AA (any subjects)English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.
We normally require grades AAABB in Scottish Highers. In addition Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required as below:Two Advanced Highers in two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at AA plus two Highers at AA (any subjects)English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.
Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances.We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.The specific course requirements are normally: Access to HE Diploma in Science or Engineering - Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits awarded at Level 3, 40 credits must be awarded at Distinction and 15 at Merit in an academic subject. This must include modules on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Level 3. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
D3, D3, D3 in Principal subjects to include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A-level subjects, in three distinct subjects.Candidates taking Pre-U principal subjects in conjunction with A levels are expected to achieve a combination of D3 in the Pre-U certificates and grade A at A-level in three distinct subjects. This must include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. We may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including two subjects from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.We will accept Mathematics: analysis and approaches only at HL as one of the HL subject specific requirements.
We will consider the Technical Diploma for entry to our programme provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma with grades DD plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade A. If you are not taking a stand alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will only consider the Technical Extended Certificate in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the Technical Extended Certificate must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus an additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grade AA. The two A-level subjects must include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking a stand alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry to our programme provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will only consider the Technical Foundation Diploma in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the Technical Foundation Diploma must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Cambridge Level 3 Technical Foundation Diploma with at least grades MM plus an additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grades AA. The two A-level subjects must include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking a stand alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will consider the National Diploma for entry to our programme, provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade A. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will only consider the National Extended Certificate in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the National Extended Certificate must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus an additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grade AA. The two A-level subjects must include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will consider the National Extended Diploma for entry to our programme provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will only consider the National Foundation Diploma in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the National Extended Certificate must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D plus an additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grade AA. The two A-level subjects must include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics is required.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-levels or equivalent to be included within this.The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements.
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