Materials

Why choose Materials at Loughborough? Our highly rated courses offer a great mix of science, engineering, design and hands-on practical work, with strong demand for our graduates from employers. Materials has been a core strength at Loughborough for over 50 years and we are one of just a few dedicated Materials Departments in the UK. Over time we have developed a significant reputation for innovation and quality with leading industrial partners, who have high regard for our students and graduates, their degrees and our research.

Professional recognition Our established courses are accredited to facilitate future progression towards professional qualifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng). We finance membership of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM 3 ) for all our students and strongly believe in the benefits professional institutes and industry bodies can bring.

Placement year All our courses offer the option to complete a salaried year in industry, where you can gain an extra qualification (Diploma in Industrial Studies – DIS or Diploma in Professional Studies – DPS). There is currently the opportunity to study overseas either through UNITECH or Erasmus. Close links with industrial partners means we can provide our students with considerable help in sourcing, securing, supporting and assessing their placement. Facilities The Department is superbly well equipped, with extensive laboratories containing industry-standard equipment in materials processing, testing, analysis, simulations and characterisation, electron microscopy, x-ray, thermal and surface analysis. Our £25 million newly refurbished building houses an extensive array of industrial and pilot scale materials processing machines and equipment for preparation, formulation and testing. Our computer laboratories offer IT, CAD, modelling, materials selection and process simulation applications. STEMLab building is a £17 million investment in new state-ofthe-art laboratory and workshop facilities, which includes a suite of laboratories specially designed for practical work in materials science and engineering. Employability Materials graduates are currently in high demand from employers and their roles span technical, production, project and research management through to quality, technical support, marketing and business/finance careers. Industrial contacts in the department are substantial with an annual research income of over £3 million. These contacts not only provide potential employment for our students, but also bring invaluable experience from within industry which is reflected in our teaching. TOP 10 IN UK FOR MATERIALS THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020

2ND IN UK FOR MATERIALS THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020

TOP 10 IN UK FOR OVERALL SATISFACTION IN MATERIALS NSS 2019

3RD IN UK FOR MATERIALS OVERALL AND 1ST FOR TEACHING QUALITY AND GRADUATE PROSPECTS THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020

98% OF RECENT GRADUATES IN WORK OR FURTHER STUDY DLHE 2016/17

Materials Science and Engineering MEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: J503 MEng (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: J502 BEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: J501 BEng (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: J500 Typical offers A level: AAA (MEng) or ABB (BEng) including two from Maths, Physics and Chemistry IB: (MEng) 37 (6,6,6 HL) or (BEng) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Maths, Chemistry or Physics at HL BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD (MEng) or DDM (BEng) with distinction in Maths units GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C

Biomaterials Engineering MEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: J5BX MEng (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: J5BW BEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: J5BZ BEng (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: J5BY Typical offers A level: AAA (MEng) or ABB (BEng) including two from Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology IB: (MEng) 37 (6,6,6 HL) or (BEng) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics at HL BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD (MEng) or DDM (BEng) in a relevant subject with distinctions in Maths units GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C

This course covers all the fundamental scientific, engineering and design aspects of Materials, their structure, properties, processing, in-service behaviour and environmental impact. Year 1 Areas studied include materials science, experimentation and practical skills, CAD, engineering analysis and modelling, thermodynamics, mechanics, product design, mathematics for materials, processing and applications of materials. Year 2 Areas studied include fracture mechanics of materials, materials modelling, characterisation, materials in service, materials processing, plant engineering, mathematics and a group design project. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement and/or overseas study. Year 3 Areas studied include nano-materials, advanced processing, composites, surface engineering, functional materials, advanced principles of materials, industrial case studies (BEng only), and research project. Year 4 (MEng only) Areas studied include advanced characterisation techniques, materials modelling, energy materials, and a substantial group design project. Graduate destinations BAE Systems, British Glass, Dyson, Fluor Ltd, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, Meggitt, and more. *Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies

This course offers a route into the important and growing area of materials that are bio-compatible and/or bioderived and those designed for use in the biomedical sector. Year 1 Areas studied include materials science, experimentation and practical skills, CAD, engineering analysis and modelling, thermodynamics, mechanics, product design, mathematics for materials, processing and applications of materials. Year 2 Areas studied include anatomy and physiology, chemical and biochemical processes, biomaterials for tissue engineering, materials processing, materials in service, fracture mechanics, statistics, and mathematics. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement and/or overseas study. Year 3 Areas studied include biomedical component design, biomaterials for drug delivery, biochemical engineering, composite materials, inclusive design ageing disability and vulnerability, surface engineering, and a substantial biomaterials individual project. Year 4 (MEng only) Areas studied include advances in biomaterials, advanced characterisation techniques, materials modelling, advanced biochemical engineering, and a group design project. Graduate destinations Areas of application include health, sport and lifestyle sectors, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials and medical device technology. *Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies

“This course enables you to become a well-rounded, fully adaptable engineer who can operate in any field you choose.”

“I completed a placement at Bentley Motors – it was amazing working for such a prestigious company.”

Automotive Materials MEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: J553 MEng (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: J552 BEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: J551 BEng (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: J511 Typical offers A level: AAA (MEng) or ABB (BEng) including two from Maths, Physics and Chemistry IB: (MEng) 37 (6,6,6 HL) or (BEng) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Maths, Chemistry or Physics at HL BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD (MEng) or DDM (BEng) with distinction in Maths units GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C

This course blends materials engineering with selected elements of automotive engineering. Students benefit from the strong relationships we have with major automotive companies, where materials are key to the development of future generations of vehicles. Year 1 Areas studied include materials science, experimentation and practical skills, CAD, engineering analysis and modelling, thermodynamics, mechanics, product design, mathematics for materials, processing and applications of materials. Year 2 Areas studied include vehicle design and development, vehicle loading and suspension, machine elements and automotive materials, materials in service, processing, characterisation, mathematics, future mechanics, plant engineering and statistics. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement and/or overseas study. Year 3 Areas studied include automotive crash protection, vehicle and component design, composites, surface engineering, advanced processing, functional materials, individual and group projects. Year 4 (MEng only) Areas studied include engine analysis, energy materials, advanced characterisation techniques, materials modelling, industrial case studies, elasticity, and a substantial group design project. Graduate destinations Aston Martin, Bentley, Bosch, Federal Mogul, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, Nissan, Plastic Omnium. *Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies

Dobroslav BSc Financial Mathematics

“The opportunity to complete a placement year and the strong ties established with industry leaders give you a significant advantage in an increasingly competitive job market.”

Courses

Mathematics 158 Financial Mathematics 158 Mathematics and Accounting and 159 Financial Management Mathematics and Sport Science 159 Mathematics with Statistics 160 Mathematics with Economics 160 Foundation Studies 134 You may also be interested in… Accounting and Financial Management 86 Computer Science and Mathematics 107 Economics 90 Finance and Management 86 Natural Sciences 172 Mathematics and Physics 179

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