MSc Polymer Materials Science and Engineering

• Learn in our brand-new Home of Engineering and Materials . A purpose-built space for innovation and creativity that is transforming the way our students study, research and shape the world
• Develop your skills and knowledge in the chemistry, physics, properties, characterisation and applications of polymeric materials.
• Gain hands-on training through conducting an extended research project embedded in our world-leading research groups.
• We are ranked 4th in the UK and among the top 25 in the world for Materials Science (QS World University Rankings 2023).
• Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).

The Polymer Materials Science and Engineering MSc is a multidisciplinary course with the aim of giving students a rich understanding of the chemistry, properties, processing, characterisation and application of polymers. A wide range of polymers are considered, including commodity, speciality and those with applications in biomedicine, composites, nanotechnology and electronics. We aim to bring students to the cutting-edge of polymer research, including the latest materials and techniques, with the opportunity to conduct research in world-leading research groups and facilities.

The MSc course is made up of taught course units and a research dissertation. The taught course units are delivered through a combination of lectures and practical laboratory work.

Full entry requirements

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:

• IELTS: at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.
• TOFEL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
• Pearson PTE: at least 70 overall with no sub-test below 65.

Further information on language requirements can be found on our website .

Pre-sessional English

We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.

To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:

• 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: Minimum 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.
• 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: Minimum 5.5 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate.

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