📖Program Curriculum
YEAR 0
Foundation
One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications:
Mathematics A or
Mathematics B
Semester 1
Compulsory
Communication in Science & Technology
Introductory Chemistry
Physics - Mechanics and Materials
Semester 2
Compulsory
A Closer Look at Chemistry
Physics - Fields and Waves
Physics - Electricity and Atomic Physics
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 1
You'll study a range of core principles including:
Engineering Design
Experimental Design and Practice 1
Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1
Materials Engineering
Exploring Materials
Experimental Design and Practice 2
Materials Chemistry
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 2
You'll cover the following specialist topics:
Materials for Biomedical Applications
Materials for Sustainability
Phase Transformations
Structure and Properties of Materials
Designing for Sustainable Manufacture
Separation Processes
Functional Materials
Production and Processing Methodologies
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 3
Modules cover topics including:
Design Project (30 credits)
Catalysis and Reaction Design
Nanoscale Engineering
Materials Processing
Electrochemical Engineering and Energy Storage
Failure of Materials
Materials for Aerospace Applications
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
YEAR 4
MEng only
Students choosing the MEng option spend an additional year studying advanced specialised modules and working on a group project. Recent projects include Design and Fabrication of a Futuristic Concept Bike; Smart cord-rubber composites with integrated sensing.
Specialist 4th year modules include:
Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
Plastic Electronic Materials
Macromolecular Engineering
Renewable Energy Sources
Advanced Mechanical Modelling of Materials
Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems
Optical and Electronic Materials
Solar Energy Engineering
Advanced NanoComposites
Rheology of Polymers and Complex Fluids
Please note that all modules are subject to change.