Materials Science with Foundation

Ever wondered how an F1 car can weigh so little? Or what an artificial heart valve is made of? If so, this is the degree for you.

Look around you - everything you see is made from carefully designed materials. To build a better world, we need experts who can enhance these materials, making them stronger, more efficient, and less wasteful. As a materials scientist and engineer, you’ll drive innovation that shapes the future. Join us to learn how.

Our materials department was the first in the UK, and studying with us means learning from a team with deep expertise in both research and industry. Our work influences a wide range of innovations - from the design of Formula 1 tyres to the composites used in aeroplanes and luggage. We’re proud to be home to several fellows of the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Ready to shape the future?

You’ll build a strong understanding of fundamental engineering concepts such as mechanics, design, materials and mathematical modelling. At the same time, you’ll develop the practical, collaborative skills all engineers need.

Everything you learn will be applied to a design project which addresses one of the key challenges identified by the UK Government – such as an aging society, clean growth and the future of mobility.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared to tackle the global issues facing our society. Materials engineer, research scientist, patent examiner – a degree in materials science and engineering can take you in a range of directions, where you’ll have the chance to make big changes.

Students who do not have the required high school qualifications for admission to this degree, or who do not meet their UCAS conditional offers, may be considered for our foundation year.

You will enrol onto Materials Science with Foundation. Successful completion of the foundation year will offer progression to BEng or MEng Materials Science and Engineering.

International students who may not have had the chance to study A-level-equivalent qualifications may qualify for our one-year International Science and Engineering Foundation Programme, commonly known as the ISEFP.

On successfully completing the ISEFP, and subject to meeting the progression requirements, you are guaranteed a place on your chosen degree programme at Queen Mary.

Get a Russell Group education that helps you make your difference. At Queen Mary University of London.

Whatever your ambitions, Queen Mary gives you the platform to achieve them. Through Clearing, you can join a university defined by opportunity, inclusion and real-world impact. With 92% of students from state school backgrounds and 75% identifying as BAME, Queen Mary is proud to champion fair access and a community where everyone can thrive.

Ranked in the UK top 20 (QS World University Rankings 2027), Queen Mary combines academic excellence with a distinctive, inclusive outlook. You’ll learn from leading academics, access cutting-edge facilities, and benefit from programmes designed around employability - with opportunities for placements, internships and industry connections built in.

And it’s not just what you study - it’s where you study. Based in London, the number one student city in Europe (QS Best Student Cities 2026), you’ll be surrounded by global culture, world-class institutions, and endless possibilities. From museums and galleries to food, music and nightlife, London is part of your experience.

Secure your place through Clearing at Queen Mary today.