A degree in Materials Science and Engineering opens up a range of graduate career opportunities in industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, construction, and renewable energy. You may be involved in developing advanced materials, improving manufacturing processes, and driving innovation.

You will have many essential skills valued by employers, including analytical problem-solving, computational modelling, research, communication, and application of sustainable design.

Recent UoS graduates have gone on to work for

 BAE Systems, CES Advanced Composite UK Ltd,  Cummins,  Iceoptope, Independent Forgings & Alloys Ltd, Indicatura International Precision Casting, Mclaren Automotive, Ministry of Defence, Mondelez, National Nuclear Laboratory, Rolls-Royce PlC,  Siemens Energy, SSE, UKAEA, Zote Foams, etc...

In roles such as Graduate Engineer, Engineering Consultant, Graduate Metallurgist, Materials Engineer

91% of Materials Science graduates are in graduate level employment or further study 15 months after finishing their studies 

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, based on responses from 33  graduates).

To find out more about the sectors you could work in and who some of the major employers are, check out these resources: 

https://www.gradcracker.com/directory/sectors/automotive

https://www.gradcracker.com/directory/sectors/defence

https://www.gradcracker.com/directory/sectors/health

https://www.gradcracker.com/directory/sectors/energy

https://www.gradcracker.com/directory/sectors/fast-moving-consumer-goods 

https://www.gradcracker.com/directory/sectors/aerospace

To find out more about the different job roles available to graduates with your degree 

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/materials-science-and-engineering 

Case Studies

Where have Material Science Engineering students completed their masters placement /  placement year?  

(Hint! These employers are likely to recruit graduate roles too!)