University of Birmingham

Materials Science and Engineering BEng

University of BirminghamBirmingham (Edgbaston), United Kingdom

Course overview

Materials Science and Engineering BEng undergraduate degree course. Materials Scientists solve key issues facing the world in many areas, including energy, transport and healthcare. Learn more.

Key highlights

  • Tackles global challenges in energy, transport and healthcare

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include to include A-level Maths and one of Further Maths or Computer Science or Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Design Technology

Scholarships

  • CATS Global Schools UK, High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarship

    The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce the award of £5,000 for students applying for entry to an undergraduate programme.

    Up to £5,000
  • College of Arts and Law Scholarships

    £3,000 awards for international students applying for entry to an undergraduate programme starting September 2026.

    Up to £3,000
  • Disability Awards

    Awards of up to £600 are available to all students with disabilities regardless of programme, level or mode of study.

  • Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    If you opt to live in University-owned accommodation you can choose to receive your Chamberlain Award as a £9,848 accommodation fee waiver.

    Up to £9,848
  • Gateway To Work Experience Bursary

    Award value Up to £1000

  • High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarship for KAPLAN

    Award value £5000

    Up to £5,000
  • High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarships for Hong Kong

    The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce awards of £5,000 for students applying for entry to an undergraduate programme starting September 2026.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hong Kong, Macao and GBA Reading Competition Scholarship

    The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce scholarship awards of £5,000 for students who competed in the GBA Reading Comprehension Competition.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Sport Scholarships

    Up to £7500 in tuition fee reduction for the 2026-27 academic year.

  • LLB and LLB for Graduates Scholarships

    Annual awards of £3,000 for international students applying for entry to an undergraduate LLB programme starting September 2026.

    Up to £3,000
  • Physics Sports Scholarship

    A yearly £800 cash payment for four students studying a Physics degree who demonstrate a highly-skilled sporting ability.

    Up to £800
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • School of Engineering BP Hughes Bursary

    Award value: Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Materials Engineer
  • Metallurgist
  • Materials Scientist
  • Process Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £30,600

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Birmingham, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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