Beng Materials Science and Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year

The Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Placement Year (BEng) course at the University of Sheffield is a comprehensive program that helps students acquire a deep-rooted understanding of the very fabric of engineered materials. As the course includes an industrial placement year, students receive the invaluable opportunity to gain practical work experience.Course Content: The course covers key topics on how to design and select materials, or process them to develop new properties, uses, and applications. Additionally, students learn the fundamental principles of materials science and engineering, with topics encompasing the behaviors of materials, mechanics, thermodynamics, and quantum physics. The content also features advanced topics in composite materials, polymers, and ceramics. Key Modules: The first year consists of base modules that teach the foundational concepts of materials science. Students also explore the relationships between processing, structure, and properties of materials. In the second year, learners delve into more advanced topics, such as materials selection and design. The final year offers specialist topics, including nanomaterials, advanced structural materials, and biomaterials.Accreditations: The program is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.Future Careers: The industrial placement year gives students a competitive edge, enabling them to graduate with a qualification plus relevant work experience. Materials Science graduates are highly sought after in a range of sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical technology, and nuclear industries. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.