Overview

You'll acquire core materials science and engineering knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of materials-based careers. This flexible programme covers many aspects of both the science of materials and engineering applications through coursework and original research components.

Key facts:

You'll advance your understanding of the characterisation of materials, in particular their structural, thermal, morphological and chemical properties.

Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc programme from Imperial also offers you the chance to work on real research projects as part of established research groups. This collaborative work will see you design, assess, implement and review solutions to real-life engineering problems.

Accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Characterisation of the Structure of Materials

Theory and Simulation of Materials

The Art of Research

Sustainable Metallurgy

Powder-based Manufacturing

Nanomaterials

Biomaterials

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-29 00:00:00

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Deadlines:

Round 2: 7 January
Round 3: 11 March

Round 4: 29 April

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Language

English

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100

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69

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 92 other Masters in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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100

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69

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum requirement is a 2.1 degree in materials, mechanical/civil/chemical engineering, physics or chemistry.
A wide variety of international qualifications are accepted.
The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a UK qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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45000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

19400 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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