BEng (Hons) Materials Science and Engineering Bachelor's degree at Loughborough University

Introduce the commercial, social and environmental context of engineering design, including sustainability and ethics, process economics, and EDI. Introduce a structured approach to engineering design, applying the principles of mechanical design, engineering drawings, and professional standards. Promote the development of key professional and transferable engineering skills from teamwork and time management to written and verbal communication and personal development. Provide perspective of eng

Introduce a range of mathematical methods appropriate to the needs of first year materials engineering students.

Introduce the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Solve practical engineering problems using thermodynamics and fluid mechanics principles.

To provide students with the knowledge and practical skills relating to materials testing, and their applications. Enable students to become aware of and develop their academic, professional and personal skills through Personal Best.

To give the students an introduction to engineering materials, their properties and processing and how these are interrelated. To provide students with an understanding of the major principles used in determining the properties and structure of materials. Introduction to processing a range of material types from raw material to finished part. How the processing method can influence the properties of the material.

This module provides an introduction to engineering drawing standards and the fundamental principles of CAD, CAE, and CAM, establishing the foundation for their application in subsequent engineering study and practice.

Introduce the principles of data analysis and modelling relevant to materials and biomedical and chemical engineering.

Continue the development of skills within engineering design to be applied to complex designs/systems with interacting parts. Further enhance the skills required to work within a diverse group to manage projects and communicate ideas with different stakeholders.

To develop a fundamental understanding of the structures of materials at different length scales, from the atomic scale upward. To develop understanding and skills in the applicability and use of different characterisation techniques used to determine the structure and properties of materials.

To provide students with knowledge of factors which determine how materials may evolve and fail in service, and the implications this has on the lifetime of components.

Develop understanding of the underlying principles determining the relationships between composition, processing, structure at different length scales, and properties for a range of materials.

Provide students with a knowledge of the properties, processing and applications of composite materials and the development of new composites.

To provide students with an understanding of the types of materials used in tissue engineering. To relate the mechanical/physical/chemical properties of a material with its correct use in the different biological tissues. To consider the design and development of devices to replace or augment damaged or diseased body parts.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

Introduce students to key concepts for the sustainable development and use of materials, including the full life cycle of materials from extraction to end of life. Students will develop an understanding of issues around working towards net zero both in the UK and globally, water and energy usage, ethically sourcing and manufacturing critical materials, and what happens to materials at their end of life. Students will critically analyse the impact on the environment resulting from materials throu

To plan, develop and conduct a research programme in the fields of Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Biomaterials Engineering. To communicate the findings, using a range of techniques, to a technical audience.

Acquaint students with the fundamental theory of mechanical properties, transformations in materials and defects in crystals.

Provide a broad knowledge of the principles of advanced preparation and processing of a range of materials. Provide in-depth knowledge and skills in specific advanced processing methods. Make students aware of the environmental and societal impacts of advanced preparation and processing methods.

Explain the changes in the properties of a material as its size is reduced to the nanoscale. Provide students with knowledge of the range of nanomaterials, their synthesis, processing and application.

Provide students with a broad experience in the application of materials science and engineering in the context of particular industrial case studies and the associated issues of manufacturing, economic and legislative constraints. The module provides a mechanism for the integration of the knowledge gained in the various specialist modules by its practical application in the solution of 'real-life' engineering problems.

Introduce the principles of functional behaviour. Examples may include magnetism, semiconductivity and photovoltaic materials. Provide students with knowledge of the materials science that underlies the functional behaviours covered.

Use design principles, including an appreciation of design requirements, constraints and approaches, to design an automotive component. Use the principles of materials selection to select and justify materials for specific applications. Integrate knowledge of materials properties, manufacturing techniques and engineering principles to produce a solution of a practical automotive design problem. Contribute to the management of the team to present outputs of their work which demonstrate progress a

Understand how to use basic design principles, including an appreciation of design requirements, constraints and approaches. Use the principles of materials selection in conjunction with biological requirements, and the different approaches adopted in commercial material selection systems in a regulated industry. Integrate knowledge of biomaterials properties, manufacturing techniques and engineering principles in the solution of practical biomedical design problems.

Present a range of issues on managing entrepreneurship and innovation. Present and discuss these issues for both large multinational corporations (MNCs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Present a range of frameworks and tools in support of managing entrepreneurship and innovation. Develop relevant transferable skills.

Provide a detailed understanding of the interactions between engineering and human tolerance to impact as they relate to the crash protection of vehicle occupants and other road users. An introduction to impact biomechanics and crash protection standards will also be provided.

To provide students with an understanding of the types of materials used in controlled delivery. To relate the mechanical/physical/chemical properties of a material with its correct use for different types of delivery. To consider the design and development of new materials and structures that can target delivery to specific organs/tissues and in specific timeframes.