Materials science

Materials is the study how materials behave, how their structure controls their behaviour and how they can be used to create new things

Studying materials allows you to understanding how materials are developed, created and recycled
Create and innovate to find solutions to key issues in health, energy and technology
3rd in the UK Materials Technology The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
1st in the UK Engineering Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
Global top ten Materials Sciences QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

Why Imperial?

Hands-on laboratory experience, with advanced tools to design and develop materials

Access to our Advanced Hackspace and Enterprise Lab, with the latest prototyping and modelling facilities to turn your ideas into impact

Our materials courses cover a range of specialisms within the field