How to become a materials engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
University
You'll normally need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree.
Relevant subjects include:
- materials engineering
- materials science or technology
- applied chemistry
- applied physics
You could also take a degree course specialising in one group of materials or their commercial use, for example metallurgy, polymer science, biomaterials, or sports and materials science.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships relevant to this role include:
- Materials Science Technologist Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
- Space Systems Engineer Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
- Materials Process Engineer Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Further information
You can find out more about careers in materials engineering from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.