SIX SIGNS MATERIALS IS FOR YOU

Ask any of our lecturers and they will tell you it's not so much what you know, it's about the way you think - and this often surprises our students to-be!

Take a look at this list below and see if any of these focus areas sound like you. If so, then Materials Science could be a good match for you...

1. YOU LOVE PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY

If you love physics and chemistry then materials science and engineering could be your perfect match! It's a subject that combines the theories of physics and chemistry and puts them into action to meet exciting engineering challenges with material solutions. Are you up for the challenge?

2. YOU'RE A PROBLEM-SOLVER

Materials Science and Engineering solves real-world problems, as materials underpin everything! From jet engines to nano-robots, artificial tendons to bullet-proof vests, we need materials scientists to innovate and help drive change.

3. YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR DISCOVERY

Explore the vast realm of materials, from their composition and behaviour to their applications in cutting-edge technologies. The world needs visionary materials scientists to redefine what is possible.

4. YOU WANT TO OPEN DOORS

Research-led, everything you learn at Manchester is at the cutting-edge of the sector. Our university is home to the National Graphene Institute and the Sir Henry Royce Institute, so this really is the place to be for Materials Science and Engineering!

5. EMPLOYABILITY IS A PRIORITY

You're in luck!

The University of Manchester is the number-one most sought-after university by the UK's Top Graduate Employers (High Fliers, 2026).

6. YOU'RE A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY

Forget the stereotype that scientists are anti-social animals! Here at Manchester, students make friends as soon as they begin - not only through labs and group projects, but societies which help you connect through common interests.