The Oxford MSc by Research in Materials is a master's level research degree, typically two years in duration. Research projects in this leading department are available in most branches of materials science, as well as some aspects of solid state physics and chemistry.
MSc by Research in Materials
University Rank:#4
Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 46,665 / year(s)
Next IntakeOctober 5, 2026
MSc by Research in Materials
About
Disciplines
Department of Materials
Requirements
Entry Requirements
If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master’s degree (Majister) with an overall grade corresponding to the following:
- 50% (‘C’) for a passing grade in the UK system
- 80% (‘B’) for a merit grade in the UK system
- 90% (‘A’) for a distinction grade in the UK system.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 100
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency
This course requires proficiency in English at the University's standard level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement. The minimum scores required to meet the University's standard level are detailed in the table below.
| Minimum overall score | Minimum score per component | |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) | 7.0 | 6.5 |
TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' (Institution code: 0490) | 100 | Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 |
| C1 Advanced* | 185 | 176 |
| C2 Proficiency†| 185 | 176 |
*Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
†Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Your test must have been taken no more than two years before the start date of your course. Our Application Guide provides further information about the English language test requirement.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
46,665 / year(s)
MSc by Research in Materials
University of Oxford
United Kingdom, Oxford