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• The largest and most widely based universitymaterials activity in the western world

• Guaranteed accommodation for all first-years

• 80% of research activity in materials rated as“world-leading” or “internationally excellent”

• 4 million books in one of the UK’s best universitylibraries

• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities duringpractical laboratory sessions

• Best careers service in the UK

• MATSOC, our active students’ Materials Society,organises diverse social and sporting events

• The UK’s largest students’ union

• The most popular university – with moreundergraduate applications than any other British university ‘Manchester is a place for individuals, brilliant kids

who like to do their own thing… and if you areready it will release you to do the same...’

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SuccessfulAs a Manchester graduate, you will join a prestigioushall of fame, including 23 Nobel Prize winners amongour current and former staff and students. Ourworldwide community of 230,000 graduates can befound in top positions in every imaginable field,including Sir Terry Leahy, chief executive of Tesco; HEGeorge Maxwell Richards, President of the Republic ofTrinidad and Tobago; writer/performer Meera Syal andmusicians The Chemical Brothers.

ResponsibleAward-winning environmental practices includecomprehensive, cross-campus recycling facilities andthe monitoring of energy usage, while campus shopsand catering outlets demonstrate our commitment toFairtrade products.

Full of opportunityEmployers actively target University of Manchestergraduates, giving you excellent job prospects. You cantake advantage of countless exciting personaldevelopment opportunities and professional careersadvice from a university careers service that hasconsistently been voted the best in the UK bygraduate recruiters.

Choose The University of Manchester and you willjoin one of Britain’s most forward-thinkinguniversities, which builds on its success year on year –and invites you to do the same.

InnovativeOur tradition of success in learning and researchstretches back over 180 years. The birth of themodern computer, the splitting of the atom, thefounding principles of present-day economics – allthese and many more world-changing innovationshave their roots here, at The University of Manchester.

DistinguishedRated third in the UK in terms of ‘research power’ inthe last Research Assessment Exercise, we enjoy aglobal reputation for our pioneering research, whichinforms our problem-based approach to undergraduatelearning. More than 5,800 academic and researchstaff – many leaders in their fields, with internationalreputations – provide stimulating learningenvironments and excellent standards of teaching.

Internationally renownedSince 2005, the University has risen 12 places in theinfluential Academic Ranking of World UniversitiesSurvey conducted by Shanghai Jiao-Tong University,from 53rd to 41st in the world, and seventh in Europe– confirming us as a progressive and world-classteaching and research institution.

AmbitiousOur mission is to become one of the world’s top 25universities by 2015 and the preferred destination forthe best teachers, researchers and students. It’s a goalthat we’re well on the way to achieving, backed by amajor investment programme in facilities, staff andbuildings.

CosmopolitanOur campus is home to more than 37,000 studentsfrom around 150 countries, and based within a city with a long tradition of welcoming andcelebrating diversity.


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With a distinguished history of academicachievement and an ambitious agenda for thefuture, The University of Manchester offers you a learning experience rooted in a rich educationalheritage and boosted by cutting-edge researchand innovation – all at the heart of one of theworld’s most vibrant cities.

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Have you ever thought about therange of materials used inapplications as diverse asaerospace, motor vehicles,pharmaceutical drugs, foodstuffs,bridges and biomedical implants?

All of these have relied on knowledge of materialsscience and engineering principles. Ever since theStone Age, improvements to the quality of life havebeen linked to developments in materials technology,as new processing skills are developed and newmaterials invented. This same situation applies today:materials technology is the fundamental buildingblock on which modern industry has developed andwill continue to develop in, for example, areas such ascomputer hardware and aerospace.

What you could learnMaterials science and biomedical materials science areexciting and rapidly expanding subjects that aredirectly focused to the needs of industry, teaching youto handle the world’s physical and technologicalresources in ways that are creative and responsible.

Materials science is based on the physics andchemistry of solids. It extends from the extraction ofores from their mineral sources to their refining andfabrication into finished products. It examines theirchemical, crystal, molecular and electronic structure,because this influences not only a material’s magneticand electrical characteristics, but also its mechanicalproperties, such as strength and toughness. It studiesthe degradation of materials in service by wear,corrosion and oxidation and is concerned withdeveloping methods of combating these. It considersthe proper selection of materials for particularapplications and the development of new materialsfor today’s sophisticated technology.

Biomedical materials science is the study of theinteraction of materials with the human body. Itcovers a wide range of biological processes and aimsto use a range of materials (polymers, ceramics,metals) as implants for repairing the body andsubstrates onto which cells can be grown to generatenew materials for transplantation. The biomedicalmaterials industry is one of the growth areas in theworld, and employers now seek graduates withknowledge of both materials and how they interactwith the human body.

As a materials or biomedical materials scientist, youwill be skilled in the design and use of metals,ceramics, polymers, semiconductors and compositeswith new properties, or combinations of properties,for novel applications.

Manchester offers you…

• One of the largest and most diverse universityMaterials activities in the world, bringing togetherexcellence in teaching and research

• Strong links with relevant industrial and clinicalunits, ensuring that your degree will be highlyvalued by employers

• A self-contained, purpose-built Materials ScienceCentre exploiting a full range of well-equippedlaboratories, lecture rooms and advanced researchequipment

• Professional accreditation by IOM3 on all ourcourses, fulfilling the academic requirement for theaward of chartered engineer (CEng) status

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Why study at Manchester?Manchester has the largest and most widely baseduniversity materials activity in the western world,bringing together a large number of staff and expertisein a number of disciplines. The Materials Science Centreat Manchester has a long history of the development ofreal materials in an ever-expanding industry. Ourgraduates go on to work with some of the largestcompanies in the world, in a wide range of careers.

Our School is internationally reputed as one of theacademic leaders in materials teaching and research,with excellent ratings in the recent ResearchAssessment Exercise. This means you will be taught byinternational leaders in their fields and get to usestate-of-the-art equipment during your studies.

The quality of teaching you will receive at Manchesteris evidenced by the prestigious awards that ourstudents have won in recent years. For example, theScience, Engineering and Technology Student of theYear Award for Best Materials Student was won byUniversity of Manchester undergraduate students in2002, 2003 and 2006.

We are also well known for our congenialatmosphere, with a high level of staff-to-studentcontact. You will be allocated a tutor, to whom youcan turn for advice on any matter. Tutor groups of nomore than six students meet with their tutor on aweekly basis to discuss progress, questions arisingfrom coursework, lectures, and any other matters.There is also a staff-student committee, whichprovides a channel for you to advise, comment andinput on the organisation and conduct of your courseand other aspects of departmental life.

The Materials Society (MATSOC), run by our students,is the hub of our flourishing social and sportingactivities. The society organises many social andsporting activities, as well as the annual ball andexcursions to places of interest.

Study resources and facilitiesSince the Materials discipline has been taught atManchester for several decades, our library resources areextensive and continually being updated and expanded.For studying, we offer a large communal area that youcan use to meet together at any time in the day todiscuss your courses and to complete assignments.

The Materials Science Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities, including anelectron microscopy suite, advanced mechanicaltesting equipment, metal processing laboratories,nanofabrication equipment and cell culturelaboratories. You will use these facilities duringpractical laboratory sessions throughout the degreeand you will find them particularly invaluable duringyour final-year research project.

Computers are available within our own self-housedcomputer suite (30 terminals) in the Materials ScienceCentre, which gives you access to databases, librarycatalogues, email and the internet. You also haveaccess to many other computer clusters on campus,including several with 24-hour access.

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BSc/ MEng in MaterialsScience and EngineeringThe Materials Science and Engineering degree atManchester provides an in-depth exploration of thestructure, characterisation, properties and selection of the full range of materials used in industry today.Teaching is delivered by research-active lecturers withinternational reputations in their fields.

A strong focus on industrial relevance and applicationis common across the units. All our courses areaccredited by the Institute of Mining, Minerals andMaterials, enabling our graduates to go on to achieveprofessional Chartered Engineering (CEng) status.

What is materials science?Materials science is a synthesis of physics, chemistry,and engineering. It is integral to major industrialsectors, from aerospace and power generation, toelectronics and telecommunications; advances inmaterials science drive the technology developmentsin all these fields.

Materials scientists have unique combinations of skills,which make our graduates highly sought after byprospective employees. Because they are trained in aunique combination of subjects, materials scientistsare versatile and ideally suited to manage themultidisciplinary research teams usually found inindustrial research and development.

Our BSc and MEng Materials Science and Engineeringcourses follow the same syllabus for the first twoyears, which means that your final choice of degreemay be deferred until the end of your second year. At that point, subject to satisfactory performance andattendance, you can move from a three-year BSc to a four-year MEng.

What you studyThe first two years of the course are designed toprovide you with a thorough grounding in the scientificprinciples governing the physical, chemical andmechanical properties of all solid materials. You willlearn how the structure of a material, from the nano-scale to the micro-scale, determines its behaviour.

Through course units like Crystallography andDiffraction, you will be introduced to the techniquesand methods that scientists use to study the structureof materials. In Processing and Production, you willlearn how advanced materials are made. You will alsodiscover how the structure of materials can bemanipulated to give materials the remarkableproperties that make jet engines, nuclear powerplants and microelectronic devices possible.

Year 1

Your year begins with the Materials Science courseunit. This gives an overview of the full range ofengineering materials used today and the keyprinciples of materials science and engineering thatwill be used throughout the course. This provides anopportunity to get to know both your tutors andfellow tutees right at the start of the course.

Other units – such as Principals of FunctioningMaterials, and Principles of Structural Materials –provide an understanding of materials fundamentalsthat are built on in later years. In addition, units inessential scientific skills – such as computing andanalytical methods – are also undertaken to give youthe supporting skills required by materials scientistsand engineers.

Year 2

You build on your first-year foundations by focusingmore on the processing, design, selection andapplication of different material types in real industrialsituations. Course units include: Characterisation andMaterials Physics, Control of Microstructure andFunctional Materials.

Year 3

From the start of this year, you will be able to choosefrom a variety of higher level lecture course units coveringcutting-edge topics such as functional ceramics andpolymers, advanced engineering alloys andnanobiomaterials. You will also have the opportunity tobecome familiar with state-of-the-art analysis techniques,such as electron microscopy and synchrotron and neutrondiffraction through lectures and practical laboratories.

In the BSc course you are offered core topics, alongwith the opportunity to specialise through a choice ofoptions. Core units covering advanced materialstopics – such as Composite Materials, PhaseTransformations, and Joining of Materials – arecomplemented by optional units that cover emergingtopics in materials science and engineering, such asNanotechnology, or Cellular Materials.

An important part of your final year is the individualresearch project. Working as part of one of theestablished research groups in the School, you willhave the opportunity to use your initiative andimagination to work on actual research problems in a materials science topic of your choice. During yourproject – which makes up one-quarter of your finalyear – you will develop essential practical andanalytical skills and gain real experience of materialsresearch that prospective employers are looking for. Inthe past, such projects have led to students presentingtheir work at international scientific conferences, aswell as winning prestigious national awards.

If you are on the MEng ‘with Industrial Experience’course, you will undertake your year placement inindustry during your third year (for details, see thesection on Industrial Training).

Students on the MEng (without industrial experience)undertake a course structure similar to final-year BScstudents, with additional units on advanced topics such asMaterials Research, an in-depth design unit and high-leveltransferable skills units (eg Organisational Behaviour).

course details

Typical offerA-level: AAB-ABCIB: 35-32

For full entry requirements, see:www.manchester.ac.uk/ugcourses

Biomedical Materials Science MEng 4yrsUCAS Code BJ82

Biomedical Materials Science with IndustrialExperience MEng 4yrsUCAS Code J2B8

Materials Science and Engineering MEng 4yrsUCAS Code J501

Materials Science and Engineering withIndustrial Experience MEng 4yrsUCAS Code J503

Biomedical Materials Science BSc 3yrsUCAS Code J2BV

Materials Science and Engineering BSc 3yrsUCAS Code J500

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Year 4 (MEng students)

Students on the MEng course undertake a number ofcore research-level units on technical topics coveringthe full range of materials technologies – such as LightAlloys, Chemical Processing of Materials, and PolymerPhysics – along with further management units, suchas Human Resource Management. Alongside superiorresearch skills, our MEng graduates also boast anenhanced understanding of the principles of businessmanagement and administration.

For students on the full-time MEng course, youundertake a major research project (twice the lengthof the BSc research project). This enables you to gainin-depth experience of working in a research teamconducting a cutting-edge project. For studentsinterested in higher-level study (eg leading towards aPhD), the research project provides an ideal experienceof the research environment and methodologies.

For students on the MEng ‘with Industrial Experience’course, a shorter research project is undertaken(equivalent to the third-year BSc project), along withadditional taught units.

Teaching and learningThe course contains a balance of lectures and practicalwork, accompanied by regular tutorials that will helpyou with your learning through guided practice andinstant feedback. Practical work and tutorials are oftencarried out in teams, which not only aids your learning,but also helps to you develop valuable intra-personalskills. You will also benefit from weekly small-grouptutorials, during which you can discuss any course-relatedmatters and others like career choice, or how toimprove your attractiveness to employers.

Alongside the dedicated materials science teaching, wealso provide formal teaching in communication andtransferable skills, including management, organisationalbehaviour, computing and presentation techniques.

BSc/ MEng in BiomedicalMaterials ScienceIf you are interested in a career that combines biologyand physical sciences, this course is well worthconsidering. Our dedicated teaching staff leadinternationally renowned research teams, and you willwork with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

What is biomedical materials science?Biomedical materials science is concerned with the useof materials in biomedical applications, principally forthe treatment of a wide range of diseases and/ordisabilities. It is a rapidly expanding, appliedinterdisciplinary subject that is in great demand both in industry and in university-led research environments.It covers many areas of biology, biochemistry, anatomy,cytology and materials science.

The BSc and MEng Biomedical Materials Sciencecourses follow the same syllabus for the first twoyears, which means that your final choice of degreemay be deferred until the end of year two. At thatpoint, subject to satisfactory performance andattendance, you can move from BSc to MEng.

What you studyDuring your course, you will gain an understanding ofthe interactions that occur between differing classesof material and the many tissues of the human body.This knowledge is the key to the development of newmaterials for implants and prosthetics, scaffolds fortissue engineering, stem cell differentiation, drugdelivery, and many other biomedical applications.

You will gain an understanding of the interactions thatoccur between different classes of materials and themany tissues of the human body, in particular theinterface between the two. Biomedical materials sciencecontributes to the design of new materials for themanufacture of orthopaedic implants, contact lenses,artificial implantable lenses for the eye (intra-ocularlenses), heart pacemakers, artificial skin for thetreatment of burns, and novel drug delivery systems.

AssessmentYou are assessed by a combination of coursework andexamination. The topic is, by nature, practical and thisis reflected in the teaching methods and assessment.All units contain a significant coursework element (atleast 20%) made up of laboratories, problems classes,computing exercises, team projects, case studies, oressays. This greatly enhances your understanding ofthe subject and your learning experience. A large partof the final year is devoted to a project. For those onthe MEng ‘with Industrial Experience’ pathway, theplacement year contributes 30% towards your finaldegree classification.

Career opportunitiesMaterials Science and Engineering graduates arehighly sought after by employers, and all of ourgraduates either find employment in industry, or goon to higher-level study at the end of their degree.Careers include research and development,management positions and technical roles within bothlarge multinationals and smaller businesses.Companies that our recent graduates have gone onto work for include Rolls Royce, Airbus, Jaguar, 3M,Alcoa, and Corus.

Other graduates choose to apply their technical andanalytical skills in fields such as patent law, oraccountancy.

A Materials Science and Engineering degree alsoprovides an ideal springboard for higher-level study(eg towards a PhD), and approximately one-third ofour graduates follow this route.

Some students choose the more advanced Masters ofEngineering degree (MEng), which is a four-yearcourse, and there is the option of spending the thirdyear in industry with a suitable company. Alternatively,you could choose the four-year MEng pathway, whichallows you to take additional taught units andundertake further advanced research.

Year 1

You will learn what controls the properties of materials.This provides you with a strong foundation for thestudy of biomaterials. At the same time, we willintroduce you to the fundamentals of biomedicine,with lecture course units on anatomy and physiology,biochemistry and cell biology. Mathematics, computingand communication skills are also covered.

Year 2

As you progress, you will learn the implications ofapplying synthetic materials for clinical applications indetail. This year, there are lecture courses on oral andcraniofacial biomaterials science, biomechanics andtissue interactions and biocompatibility. The focus ison cell and tissue interactions. The biocompatibility ofmaterials in the body is considered in detail and youwill learn about tissue repair and regenerativemedicine, including the use of stem cells. You will alsocontinue to develop as a materials scientist andengineer, with course units on materials processingand materials degradation, alongside team-basedengineering design projects.

Laboratory and factory visits to some of our industrial partners provide you with an interestinginsight into application of materials in industry andthe medical environment.

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Year 3

For those on the three-year course, this is the finalyear and leads to graduation with BSc (Hons). You willbe able to choose from a variety of higher-levellecture courses covering new emerging areas such asnanobiomaterials, tissue engineering and advancedbiopolymers and colloids.

An important part of your final year is made up of anindividual research project. Working as part of anestablished research team in one of the UK’s leadingcentres for biomaterials, you will have the opportunityto use your initiative and imagination to work oncutting-edge problems in biomedical materialsscience. During your project – which makes up one-quarter of the final year – you will develop essentialpractical and analytical skills that are highly soughtafter by employers.

If you are on the MEng ‘with Industrial Experience’course, you will undertake your year placement inindustry during your third year (for details, see thesection on Industrial Training).

Students on the MEng (without industrial experience)undertake a course structure similar to final-year BScstudents, with additional taught units and furtherenhanced research.

Teaching and learningThe course contains a balance of lectures andpractical work, accompanied by regular tutorials thatwill help you with your learning through guidedpractice and instant feedback. Practical work andtutorials are often carried out in teams, which notonly aids learning but also helps you to developvaluable intra-personal skills. You will also benefitfrom weekly small-group tutorials, during which youcan discuss any course-related matters and othermatters like career choice, or how to improve yourattractiveness to employers.

Alongside the dedicated biomedical materials scienceteaching, we also provide formal teaching incommunication and transferable skills, includingmanagement, organisational behaviour, computingand presentation techniques.

AssessmentYou are assessed by a combination of coursework andexamination. The topic is, by nature, practical and thisis reflected in the teaching methods and assessment.All units contain a significant coursework element (at least 20%), including laboratories, problemsclasses, computing exercises, team projects, casestudies and essays. This greatly enhances yourunderstanding of the subject and your learningexperience. A large part of your final year is devotedto the research project. The industrial placement yearaccounts for 30% of your final degree weighting.

Career opportunitiesBiomedical material scientists are in demand, both inthe research environment and in technical areas, ascompanies expand their opportunities in a developinghealthcare sector. In addition, pharmaceutical andmedical device industries seek graduates with keyskills in this area.

Companies that our recent graduates have gone towork for include GlaxoSmithKline, Systagenix andBiocompatibles UK.

Year 4 (MEng students)

Students on the MEng course undertake furtherresearch-level units on technical topics, along withfurther management units. Alongside superiorresearch skills, our MEng graduates also boast anenhanced understanding of the principles of businessmanagement and administration.

For students on the full-time MEng course, youundertake a major research project (twice the length ofthe BSc research project). This enables you to gain in-depth experience of working in a research teamconducting a cutting-edge project. For studentsinterested in higher-level study (eg leading towards a PhD), the research project provides an ideal experienceof the research environment and methodologies.

For students on the MEng ‘with Industrial Experience’course, a shorter research project is undertaken(equivalent to the third-year BSc project), along withadditional taught units.

Industrial trainingTo prepare you in terms of experience and training inthe industrial sector, we offer you the opportunity tospend your third year working for a company onprojects related to materials, or to biomedicalmaterials. The MEng Materials Science andEngineering and Biomedical Materials Science degreecourses are both offered with the option of industrialexperience. This degree option also integrates aFinancial Accounting course unit, so that you maylearn skills required for the world of business, as wellas that of science and engineering.

Industrial experience is very useful in helping you tounderstand the relevance of the course material andperhaps to decide upon future career objectives, aswell as providing you with an opportunity to earnsome money.

The teaching part of the ‘with Industrial Experience’degree is an enhanced version of the three-yearcourses, offering more opportunity for specialisationin your final year. Your ‘year out’ is spent in industry,or in a research establishment within the UK orabroad. Through their teaching and global researchactivities, our academic staff have a wide range ofcontacts throughout the world, which they use tohelp place students.

In conjunction with the Institute of Materials, thesecourses also offer you the opportunity to gain creditstowards Chartered Engineer status during your year in industry.

If you want to gain industrial experience duringvacations to enhance your CV, we have contacts atmore than 80 industrial companies who can provideappropriate work and training, includingestablishments in Sweden and Belgium. There are alsoopportunities to undertake placements in many othercountries, or during the summer vacation period.

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ScholarshipsMaterials Science Entrance ScholarshipFor home/EU students taking BSc/MEng MaterialsScience and Engineering, or BSc/MEng BiomedicalMaterials Science, the following entrance scholarshipswill be awarded:

• Students achieving AAA at A-level (or equivalentqualification) will be awarded £1,750 for the firstyear of study and £1,250 for each subsequent yearof study. If you take a year on industrial placement,the amount will be pro rata to the fees paid.

Students achieving the following grades at A-level orequivalent qualification will receive a one-off paymentas follows:

• £1,500: AAB at A-level or equivalent

• £1,250: ABB at A-level or equivalent

• £1,000: BBB at A-level or equivalent

These one-off payments – normally awarded in yourfirst year, after the first semester examinations – willbe paid in addition to University scholarships. To beeligible for this award, you must have firmly acceptedyour offer by the end of April.

Research excellenceThe School of Materials is the largest academicMaterials focus in Europe, with over 60 academicstaff and around 1000 students. Comprising theMaterials Science Centre, the Corrosion andProtection Centre and Textiles and Paper, the Schoolencompasses an exceptional breadth of research andtraining in materials, from design and development,to performance and protection and management and marketing.

We were assessed in the 2008 RAE as having thehighest level of research power (quality multiplied byvolume) of any University Materials activity in thecountry. The RAE also showed that 80% of ourresearch activity is internationally rated.

The School's research is organised into ten researchgroups, although research projects often involveresearchers in other groups, other schools, otheruniversities and industry. Research in the school ofmaterials covers a wide range of subjects, frombiomaterials, through metallic and nanostructuredmaterials all the way to textile science and technology.

The School's state-of-the art research facilities areused by members of the School and researchers inother groups, other schools, other universities andindustry. Most of our research is carried out incollaboration with industry, with emphasis on thenuclear materials, energy and aerospace sectors.

International ExcellenceUndergraduate ScholarshipsThe Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciencesoffers ten scholarships of £2,000 per year for well-qualified international undergraduate students.The awards will take the form of a scholarship againstthe tuition fees. All international students who areholding an offer of a place within the Faculty will beautomatically considered for a scholarship.

For details of eligibility, see:www.manchester.ac.uk/eps/intschol

For a full range of scholarships and bursaries, see:www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/funding

Research qualitywww.materials.manchester.ac.uk/research/quality

Research groupswww.materials.manchester.ac.uk/research/groups

Research facilitieswww.materials.manchester.ac.uk/research/facilities

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what our students sayGiovanni OffedduMEng Materials Science and Engineering

“Since I always had a keen interest in Materials, I found this course very appealing, as it offersme the chance to experience both thescientific/theoretical and the engineering/practicalaspects of the field. It allowed me to exploreareas of interest and to gain new skills – and Ialso had the chance to meet lots of friendlypeople, both classmates and staff.”

Kate ThorntonMEng Biomedical Materials Science with Industrial Experience

“There are many different aspects to thecourse, so you can find areas you enjoy and itreally opens your eyes to the many applicationsof biomaterials. Because the courses are small,you get to make friends with people quicklyand feel more comfortable in the lectures toask questions.”

Zara SandifordBSc Biomedical Materials Science

“Biomedical Materials Science was the perfectcourse choice; I was able to expand on myexisting knowledge gained at A-level and Ienjoyed being able to apply this to innovativeideas and concepts in the medical field. This is asubject where the teaching and learning is at theforefront of technology, combining aspects ofengineering and biology within a range of units.”

Syed AhmedBSc Materials Science and Engineering

“The course has been challenging; however, theacademic and administrative staff are a greatteam, readily approachable and have beennothing but supportive. It has also been fantasticbeing in a community where the main objectiveis the pursuit of knowledge. The School ofMaterials boasts a global reputation as one ofthe leaders in materials teaching and research.”

Omavuayere EmisovweMEng Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience

“The best thing about the course for me hasdefinitely been the year in industry. I love totravel and was able to incorporate this passioninto my degree course by living and working inBelgium for a full year.”

Aamod MishraMEng Biomedical Materials Science with Industrial Experience

“I did my placement at RegenTec Ltd. I foundmy year in industry to be a pivotal moment inmy understanding of biomaterials. Applyingclassroom teachings to ‘real world’ applicationsis the best way to understand them. The chanceto work on ‘live’ research has also beeninvaluable. I would unequivocally recommend a year in industry to those considering it.”

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Ferroelectric Domains in 0.95Na0.5K0.5NbO3 -0.05LiNbO3 (NKLN) Ceramics

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Admissions and applicationsWe welcome applications from people of allbackgrounds, and are fully committed to equality ofopportunity. All applications for full-time undergraduatecourses in higher education are coordinated by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).You must apply online at www.ucas.com. If you areunable to access the internet, contact the UCASCustomer Service Unit on +44 (0)871 468 0468.

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Funding and financeIn 2010/11, all new full-time home/EU undergraduateentrants will be charged £3,290 per year tuition feesfor all courses. This is likely to increase with inflationfor 2011/12. You can defer payment of your tuitionfees by taking out a student fee loan. Repaymentsbegin the April after you leave higher education andearn more than £15,000 per year.

In addition to any financial support that you receivefrom the Government, the University offers a generousrange of scholarships and bursaries to help preventfinancial hardship and reward excellence. You couldreceive up to £3,000 per annum to help you to payyour course fees and to support your living expenses.

Find out more about tuition fees and student finance,including international fees, payment options, cost ofliving and managing debt:

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International studentsThe University is a multicultural environment andhome to more than 9,500 international students fromaround 160 countries. A range of services is availablefor international students, to help you both beforeand during your studies. This includes an airportcollection service, orientation courses and specialiststudent advisers.

Find out more, including information specific tostudents from your country, such as entryrequirements and useful contacts:

www.manchester.ac.uk/international

IT servicesThe University’s teaching and research activities aresupported by extensive IT services. Our facilitiesinclude more than 3,000 student PCs, which access ahuge range of software. WiFi networking is availablein key locations across campus and all our halls ofresidence are fully networked.

www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/gettingstarted

Library The John Rylands University Library (JRUL) is one ofthe best-resourced academic libraries in the UK and iswidely recognised as one of the world’s greatresearch libraries, with diverse special collections andelectronic resources unrivalled within UK universities.In 2009, the Main Library underwent a large-scalerefurbishment to the ground floor, improving accessboth to the building and to the collections and also

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Our University website holds awealth of information on the manyvaried aspects of student life. Beloware some of the most popular topics– use the web links for full details…

introducing new social and learning spaces to caterfor a range of learning styles.

Find out more about the information services andresources available to you:

www.manchester.ac.uk/library

MapsGet to grips with your future home and take a closerlook at our campus, the city and Universityaccommodation by viewing our maps:

www.manchester.ac.uk/visitors/travel/maps

ProspectusOur 2011 undergraduate prospectus offers acomprehensive overview of The University ofManchester. You can view a copy online:

www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/prospectus

Religious supportThere are two chaplaincy centres for the major Christianchurches. St Peter’s House provides chaplains for theAnglican, Baptist, Methodist and United ReformedChurches, while the Roman Catholic Chaplaincy is atAvila House. Hillel House provides facilities for Jewishworship. There are prayer facilities on campus for Muslimstudents and student societies for many religions.

SportWe have a dynamic Athletic Union comprising over 40sports clubs; a vibrant ‘Campus Sport’ programme,allowing you to play in friendly, recreational leagues; a huge variety of health and fitness classes; plus sportvolunteering and scholarship opportunities.

Find out more about our superb facilities and diverseopportunities to get active in Manchester:

www.manchester.ac.uk/sport

Student supportWhatever the issue – financial, academic, personal, oradministrative – we have experienced andsympathetic people, support groups and advicecentres to help you.

Find out about counselling, academic advice andvarious other student support services:

www.manchester.ac.uk/studentnet/crucial-guide

Students’ UnionThe University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU)is the largest Students’ Union in Europe, offeringeverything from live bands to welfare advice, cheapstationery to student representation. UMSU has someof the largest and most active student societies in thecountry, as well as support and welfare services,student media, shops and bars and the famousManchester Academy.

Have a look at the SU website:

www.umsu.manchester.ac.uk

Video libraryWatch and listen to our students and staff introducingvarious aspects of student life and The University ofManchester with our selection of online videos:

www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/video


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For further information about the courses, or aboutqualifications, please contact:

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For the most up-to-date course information, please visit our website:www.manchester.ac.uk/materials

Disclaimer

This brochure is prepared well in advance of theacademic year to which it relates. Consequently,details of courses may vary with staff changes. TheUniversity therefore reserves the right to make suchalterations to courses as are found to be necessary. Ifthe University makes an offer of a place, it is essentialthat you are aware of the current terms on which theoffer is based. If you are in any doubt, please feel freeto ask for confirmation of the precise position for theyear in question, before you accept the offer.

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