This programme is aimed at students with a primary degree in engineering or cognate physical science who wish to develop a career or engage with further studies in materials science and engineering leading to a professionally accredited qualification. We value and therefore encourage students to be engaged, autonomous learners who have a critical and problem-solving approach to materials as they are used in both common and advanced engineering applications. Of key importance within the learning experience is the ability of the student to work individually or within teams and to communicate their ideas and outcomes effectively. Students should also not lose sight of the ethical, environmental or human perspectives within which they work. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment with a wide-ranging and relevant taught curriculum that is underpinned by a hands-on laboratory experience that will encourage students to develop a deep understanding of structure-property relationships in materials. A significant period of structured internship at an industrial partner is a key component of the programme. A variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies are used to achieve the desired outcomes including individual and team assignments, technical presentations, internship assessment and a significant supervised research project. These are subject to assessment on both a continuous and end-of-trimester basis.

1 - PO1. Knowledge and Understanding Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, data science, analytics, and other technologies underpinning materials science and engineering
2 - PO2. Problem Analysis The ability to identify, formulate and analyse complex materials engineering problems.
3 - PO3. Design The ability to design innovative solutions to complex materials engineering problems.
4 - PO4. Investigation The ability to investigate, experiment and apply standard and specialised research methods
5 - PO5. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities towards people and the environment in the practice of materials engineering.
6 - PO6. Teamwork and Lifelong Learning The ability to work effectively independently and in diverse and inclusive teams, and to prepare for lifelong learning.
7 - PO7. Communication The ability to communicate effectively on complex materials engineering activities to diverse audiences.
8 - PO8. Engineering Management Knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and financial decision-making relevant to materials engineering and an ability to apply these to one’s own work and to the management of projects.
9 - Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning their branch of engineering.
10 - The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems.
11 - The ability to perform the detailed design of a novel system, component or process using analysis and interpretation of relevant data.
12 - The ability to design and conduct experiments and to apply a range of standard and specialised research (or equivalent) tools and techniques of enquiry.
13 - An understanding of the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people, society and the environment.
14 - The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning.
15 - The ability to communicate effectively on complex technical activities with the engineering and science community and with society at large.

The ME (Materials Science and Engineering) Degree Programme is offered as a two-year 2-Stage 120-Credit Masters Programme. Students must consult with and obtain prior approval of the Programme Director before registering to their modules.

Students are required to take 60 credits in each Stage (Year) of their programme with a balanced workload of 30 credits per trimester.

Stage 2 (Year 2) of the ME Materials Science & Engineering comprises 60 credits with a balanced workload of 30 credits per trimester.

In Stage 2 (Year 2), students will undertake a 2-trimester duration project module (ME MSE Project Module (MEEN40740)). All students are recommended to allocate 10 credits of MEEN40740 to the Autumn Trimester and 15 credits to the Spring Trimester when calculating the contribution of MEEN40740 to their Trimester credit workload for Stage 2.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Options - A)1OF: PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: In Stage 1 (Year 1) Students must select ONE of the following REQUIRED MODULES relating to Professional Work Experience.
MEEN40760	ME MSE PWE (Long)	2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum)	30
MEEN40750	ME MSE PWE (Short)	Summer	10
Stage 1 Options - A)1OF: PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: In Stage 1 (Year 1) Students must select ONE of the following REQUIRED MODULES relating to Professional Work Experience.
Stage 1 Options - B)6OF: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme.
CHEN40790	Bio-material Interactions	Autumn	5
CHEN40810	Nanomaterials	Autumn	5
EEEN20070	Solid State Devices	Autumn	5
MEEN30090	Materials Science and Engineering II	Autumn	5
MEEN40030	Manufacturing Engineering II	Autumn	5
MEEN40050	Computational Continuum Mechanics I	Autumn	5
MEEN40060	Fracture Mechanics	Autumn	5
MEEN40080	Technical Ceramics	Autumn	5
MEEN40090	Energy Systems and Climate Change	Autumn	5
MEEN40160	Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics	Autumn	5
MEEN40600	Medical Device Design	Autumn	5
MEEN40630	Biomaterials	Autumn	5
MEEN41330	Data Analytics for Engineers	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Options - B)6OF: AUTUMN OPTIONS: In the Autumn Trimester, ALL students must select 6 Option Modules (total of 30 credits) *** The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme and must be completed to earn your degree (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. If not previously taken they must be completed in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) programme.
Stage 1 Options - C)MIN0OF: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking MEEN40750 (PWE Short) MUST select and complete 4 Option Modules (total of 20 credits) in the Spring Trimester.*** The modules MEEN40430, MEEN40110 and MEEN41150 are REQUIRED Modules for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed to be eligible for the ME Degree. ***Students may select one 5-credit engineering or engineering- related module to be agreed with the relevant Module Coordinator and the Programme Director and the approval of the Engineering Programme Board.
CHEN40510	Advanced Characterisation Tech	Spring	5
CHEN40610	Applied Chemistry: Selected Frontier areas	Spring	5
MEEN30140	Professional Engineering (Finance)	Spring	5
MEEN40110	Advanced Polymer Engineering	Spring	5
MEEN40430	Professional Engineering (Management)	Spring	5
MEEN41150	Advanced Metals Processing	Spring	5
Stage 1 Options - C)MIN0OF: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking MEEN40750 (PWE Short) MUST select and complete 4 Option Modules (total of 20 credits) in the Spring Trimester.*** The modules MEEN40430, MEEN40110 and MEEN41150 are REQUIRED Modules for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed to be eligible for the ME Degree. ***Students may select one 5-credit engineering or engineering- related module to be agreed with the relevant Module Coordinator and the Programme Director and the approval of the Engineering Programme Board.
Stage 2 Core Modules
MEEN40740	ME MSE Project	2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)	25
MEEN40560	Research Skills and Techniques	Autumn	5
Stage 2 Core Modules
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150.
EEEN20070	Solid State Devices	Autumn	5
MEEN30090	Materials Science and Engineering II	Autumn	5
MEEN40060	Fracture Mechanics	Autumn	5
MEEN40080	Technical Ceramics	Autumn	5
MEEN40110	Advanced Polymer Engineering	Spring	5
MEEN40430	Professional Engineering (Management)	Spring	5
MEEN41150	Advanced Metals Processing	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF: REQUIRED (IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN): In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***The following modules are REQUIRED for the ME (Materials Science & Engineering) and must be completed successfully to be eligible for the ME award: AUTUMN TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): EEEN20070, MEEN30090, MEEN40060 and MEEN40080. SPRING TRIMESTER: REQUIRED (unless previously taken): MEEN40430, MEEN40110, and MEEN41150.
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options.
CHEN40790	Bio-material Interactions	Autumn	5
CHEN40810	Nanomaterials	Autumn	5
MEEN40030	Manufacturing Engineering II	Autumn	5
MEEN40050	Computational Continuum Mechanics I	Autumn	5
MEEN40090	Energy Systems and Climate Change	Autumn	5
MEEN40160	Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics	Autumn	5
MEEN40600	Medical Device Design	Autumn	5
MEEN40630	Biomaterials	Autumn	5
MEEN41330	Data Analytics for Engineers	Autumn	5
CHEN40510	Advanced Characterisation Tech	Spring	5
CHEN40610	Applied Chemistry: Selected Frontier areas	Spring	5
MEEN30140	Professional Engineering (Finance)	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF: ME MSE STAGE 2 OPTIONS: In Stage 2 (Year 2), students are recommended to allocate the workload associated with the Year-Long ME MSE Project (MEEN40740) as follows: 10 Credits for the Autumn Trimester and 15 Credits for the Spring Trimester. ***Students should then select 15 credits of Option modules for each Trimester to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester. ***If you have taken all the REQUIRED modules listed under Option Rule A) Stage 2 -REQUIRED (if not prev. taken), you may select from the following Options.

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
MTEMP006	Stage 2 - 50.00% Stage 1 - 50.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47