Battery Scientist

You'll normally need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject, like:

• 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
• biomaterials
• polymer science
• sports engineering

If you have a related degree, for example, structural engineering, you may be able to take a postgraduate course in materials science and engineering.

You can search for materials science and engineering courses, accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, on the Engineering Council website.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
• 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and a science for a degree
• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

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• equivalent entry requirements
• student finance for fees and living costs
• university courses and entry requirements

You could apply for a degree apprenticeship to begin your materials engineering career. Examples include:

• Materials Science Technologist Level 6
• Space Systems Engineer Level 6
• Materials Process Engineer Level 7

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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• equivalent entry requirements
• guide to apprenticeships

Career tips

Choosing to do an accredited course or a degree apprenticeship can help towards registration for incorporated or chartered engineer status with a professional body. This is a way to demonstrate your professional competence and expertise as your career progresses.

Further information

You can find out more about careers in materials science and engineering from Discover Materials and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.