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MEng (Hons) Materials Science and Engineering with Biomaterials

University of Manchester

1 Location : Main Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Optional

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Optional

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

84%

66%

86%

84%

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

74%

83%

83%

70%

84%

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

70%

74%

74%

64%

58%

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

77%

77%

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

71%

76%

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

81%

84%

80%

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

78%

61%

52%

72%

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

83% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

80% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

530 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Materials science.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

94%

82%

90%

79%

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

90%

87%

79%

83%

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

86%

87%

87%

73%

74%

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

87%

90%

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

82%

80%

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

78%

93%

79%

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

84%

78%

65%

82%

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

90% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

88% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

80 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Engineering

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

1040 students.

88% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Materials science.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Materials science

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

125 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Engineering courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Engineering.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Manchester

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £32,000

Data from

150 people

(66% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,000

Typical range: £28,500 - £39,000

Data from

465 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£38,000

Typical range: £32,000 - £46,500

Data from

490 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Engineering graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£29,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £32,500

Data from

15480 people.

95% of UK-resident Engineering graduates from University of Manchester are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£31,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,000 - £37,000

Data from

16645 people.

94% of UK-resident Engineering graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £28,500 - £44,500

Data from

16945 people.

95% of UK-resident Engineering graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Materials and technology courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Materials and technology.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Manchester

After 15 months

£29,500

Typical range: £26,000 - £33,000

Data from

15 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £20,500 - £29,000

Data from

150 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £36,500

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Materials and technology graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £31,000

Data from

875 people.

100% of UK-resident Materials and technology graduates from University of Manchester are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £29,000

Data from

1985 people.

96% of UK-resident Materials and technology graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £34,500

Data from

2010 people.

98% of UK-resident Materials and technology graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

88% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

245 students (66% of those who were asked).

75% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Materials science.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (65% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

200 students (66% of those who were asked).

84% In highly skilled work

  • 40% Engineering professionals
  • 20% Information Technology Professionals
  • 6% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials

10% In other work

  • Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations

6% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Materials science.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

90% In highly skilled work

  • 30% Engineering professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals

15% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

91% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-21
    • Data from

      165 students (66% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

165 students (66% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

91% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

78% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Materials science.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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