MSc/PGDip/PGCert Sustainable Materials
University of Birmingham
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Sustainable materials development is both an evolving scientific discipline and global need. Join a cutting edge course of study and join scientists tackling the worlds most critical challenges. Develop the skills needed to design advanced sustainable materials and prepare for roles in industries working to reduce environmental impact and forge a more sustainable future. Sustainability is increasingly becoming a core aspect of all engineering and physical sciences, and materials science is ...Read more

Sustainable materials development is both an evolving scientific discipline and global need. Join a cutting edge course of study and join scientists tackling the world's most critical challenges. Develop the skills needed to design advanced sustainable materials and prepare for roles in industries working to reduce environmental impact and forge a more sustainable future. Sustainability is increasingly becoming a core aspect of all engineering and physical sciences, and materials science is essential to help society to achieve a sustainable future. Learn advanced aspects of sustainable materials development while cultivating the skills and knowledge required to develop a career in an increasingly competitive, sustainability-focused sector.

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Callum
29 Feb 24

Cutting edge research with real impact and excellent facilities. Great care for students and access to lecturers whenever needed...Read more

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Kieran
29 Feb 24

The University of Birmingham is a great place to study Materials Science and Engineering. The school has a real community feel with a lot of academics developing a good rapport..Read more

Entry requirements

You need 2:1 Honours degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or a closely related discipline.

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£11,740 per year

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£32,510 per year

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Callum
29 Feb 24
Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience - MEng (Hons)
Cutting edge research with real impact and excellent facilities. Great care for students and access to lecturers whenever needed....
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Kieran
29 Feb 24
Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience - MEng (Hons)
The University of Birmingham is a great place to study Materials Science and Engineering. The school has a real community feel with a lot of academics developing a good rapport...
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University of Birmingham
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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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Edgbaston Birmingham Birmingham United Kingdom B15 2TT United Kingdom
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