Materials Science with Foundation Year Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Are you a student from the UK interested in studying Materials Science, but your personal or educational circumstances have meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford? If so, choosing to apply for Materials Science with a Foundation Year might be the right option for you.\
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This course provides a strong grounding in the scientific principles that underpin Materials Science. You will study core topics in physics, chemistry and mathematics, developing your understanding of how materials behave and how their properties can be explained and applied. \
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About Materials Science\
Materials Science is an interdisciplinary subject that brings together physics, chemistry and engineering to understand how materials are structured, how they behave, and how they can be designed for specific applications. You will study the relationships between the structure and properties of materials and how they are processed and manufactured.\
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Modern society depends on advanced materials in a wide range of contexts, from lightweight composites used in transport, to optical fibres for communication and microchips that underpin digital technology. Materials scientists develop new materials and processes to meet these challenges, contributing to areas such as energy storage, nanotechnology, and medical technologies.\
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About the Foundation Year in Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science\
The Foundation Year in Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science (CEMS) provides a strong grounding in core scientific and mathematical principles. The course places particular emphasis on building your confidence in applying knowledge, rather than simply acquiring it. Through problem-solving, laboratory work and an independent mini project, you will develop the skills needed to approach unfamiliar questions and work with increasing independence.

You will apply for a specific subject pathway, linked to the undergraduate degree you intend to study. These are:

* Chemistry with Foundation Year, the use of chemical and mathematical principles to explain the behaviour of atoms and molecules, and their physical and chemical properties.

* Engineering Science options, with Foundation Year, applying mathematics and science to solve real-world problems 

* Materials Science with Foundation Year, exploring how materials are structured, how they behave, and how they can be designed for different applications 

Teaching during the Foundation Year is tailored to support your chosen pathway and prepare you for undergraduate study in that subject. All CEMS students follow a shared mathematics programme during the Foundation Year.  \
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Preparation for Undergraduate Studies\
Alongside your subject studies, you will take the Preparation for Undergraduate Studies course. This will help you develop core academic skills, including academic writing and communication skills, and opportunities for reflective practice, to support your progression to undergraduate level.\
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About the Astrophoria Foundation Year\
The Astrophoria Foundation Year is a free, one-year intensive academic programme designed to bridge the gap between school and Oxford’s undergraduate courses. It will help you develop the study skills, subject knowledge and academic confidence needed to succeed at university.\
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Eligibility\
This course is for UK state school students who meet the eligibility criteria for the Astrophoria Foundation Year. International students are not eligible to apply. Please visit the Astrophoria Foundation Year website for more information.\
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Fees\
The Astrophoria Foundation Year is fully-funded, including tuition fees, college accommodation and a bursary for living costs.