Overview

The Advanced Materials course at Manchester Metropolitan University combines cutting-edge science with professional development, offering a unique blend of chemistry and project management. You’ll enhance your leadership potential through modules aligned with the Association for Project Management (APM) and Project Management Institute (PMI) standards. This prepares you for a successful career in both industrial and research environments.

A career as unique as you

With a mix of chemistry, engineering and project management, our MSc Advanced Materials course will equip you with the skills to join the next generation of materials scientists. From academia to industry, whether in a technical role driving discovery or a managerial role leading teams, this course can help you prepare for a future at the forefront of materials development. 

From energy and environmental to technology and manufacturing, this is a qualification that could take you into various industries or sectors, in roles including:

Research scientist

Materials scientist

Metallurgist

Product or process development scientist

Quality control chemist

Technical manager

Technical sales

Consultancy and management work

PhD studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bulk Characterisation and Surface Imaging Techniques

Engineering Sustainability

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Innovative Materials

Management of Projects Professional Practice

Nanotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent in:

Chemistry

Engineering

Physics

Applied sciences

Materials

Technology

Or a related subject

Applicants with relevant industrial experience may also be considered.

International students who apply for this course will need to provide an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate (ATAS certificate) before the University can issue a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)

Tuition Fees

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22000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12400 GBP / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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