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Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering

Take the first step towards a postgraduate science or engineering degree at the University of Sheffield where you’ll be part of a cutting-edge environment from day one.

Prepare for a masters in the Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science

The Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering will introduce you to carrying out lab experiments and analysing statistics for research projects. This programme leads to a number of postgraduate engineering and science degrees in the engineering and science faculties at the University.

Who is the programme for?

Ambitious students aiming to learn more about the subject they love
Students looking for a a head-start in the competitive graduate employment market
Students with an undergraduate degree from their home country

What will you study?

This Pre-Masters is a 1.5 or 2-semester programme developed in collaboration with the University. During the course you will develop your academic and English language skills needed for a masters degree in engineering or science.

You will study a number of core modules, along with a module relevant to your chosen subject area. This pathway includes 20 teaching hours per week.

Modules

Core modules

Academic English Skills (AES)
Research Project for STEM
Statistics

Pathway modules (related to your degree choice)

Biological, Medical and Life Sciences (B&LS)

Statistics for Research
Mathematics

Computing and Computer Science (C&CS)

Programming

Physical Sciences and Engineering (PS&E)

Mathematics

Why study science or engineering at Sheffield?

The Faculty of Science or Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sheffield is one of the biggest and best providers of engineering research and education in the UK.
State-of-the-art facilities give you much needed experience for your career.

Industry-level resources

Access the latest technology at the University of Sheffield’s innovative Diamond building. The new building has state-of-the-art laboratories, wind tunnels and jet engines. It also has study spaces for engineering students, a library and café.

Siung, a student from Malaysia, shows us around with a tour of the Diamond Building:

Progress to your degree

You will receive regular feedback on your progress throughout your course so you know you’re in the right track. We have a dedicated team that offers progression support throughout your studies.

Once you complete your Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering and achieve the required grades, you can enter your chosen postgraduate degree at the University of Sheffield.

Degree options

Degrees A-H

Degree Programmes	Pathway	Overall Grade %	English Grade
MSc Advanced Computer Science	C&CS	65%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Advanced Control and Systems Engineering	PS&E or C&CS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Advanced Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MMet Advanced Metallurgy	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Aerospace Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Aerospace Materials	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Antimicrobial Resistance	B&LS	65%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MA Archaeology	Any pathway	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Archaeological Science	Any pathway	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Autonomous and Intelligent Systems	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Biodiversity and Conservation	PS&E or B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Biochemical Engineering with Industrial Management	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Biological Sciences	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Biological and Bioprocess Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Biomedical Science!	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Chemistry	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Res) Chemistry	PS&E	60%	60% with min 40% in all skills
MSc Civil Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Civil Engineering and Management *	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience!	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Computer Science with Speech and Language Processing	C&CS	65%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence	C&CS	65%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Data Analytics	C&CS	65%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Data Communications	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Electronic and Electrical Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Energy Engineering with Industrial Management	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Environmental and Energy Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Genomic Approaches to Drug Discovery!	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MA Heritage and Archaeology	Any pathway	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Human Anatomy with Education!	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Human and Molecular Genetics!	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Human Osteology & Funerary Archaeology	Any pathway	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills

! Only available to students joining the Pre-Masters in September
* Minimum 2:1 honours degree (BEng, MEng, BSc) in civil or structural engineering or other appropriate engineering or science subject.

Degrees I-P

Degree Programmes	Pathway	Overall Grade %	English Grade
Master in Dental Public Health (MDPH)	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Material Science & Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Management	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Molecular and Cellular Basis of Human Disease!	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology!	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Nanomaterials and Materials Science	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Neuroscience!	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Osteoarchaeology	Any pathway	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Palaeoanthropology	Any pathway	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Res) Particle Physics	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Pharmaceutical Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Polymers & Composites	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Polymers for Advanced Technologies	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Process Safety and Loss Prevention	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Psychological Research Methods	PS&E or C&CS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics	PS&E or C&CS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Psychological Research Methods with Data Science	PS&E or C&CS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills

Degrees Q-Z

Degree Programmes	Pathway	Overall Grade %	English Grade
MSc (Res) Quantum Photonics and Nanomaterials	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Robotics	PS&E or C&CS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Semiconductor Photonics and Electronics	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Solar Cell Technology	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Statistics	PS&E	65%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Statistics with Medical Applications	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Structural Engineering	PS&E	65%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Sustainable Agricultural Technologies~	B&LS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Systems Neuroscience	PS&E or C&CS	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc Translational Neuropathology	B&LS	60%	70% with min 60% in all skills
MSc Translational Neuroscience	B&LS	60%	70% with min 60% in all skills
MSc (Res) Translational Oncology	B&LS	60%	70% with min 60% in all skills
MSc Water Engineering	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills
MSc (Eng) Wireless Communication Systems	PS&E	60%	60% with min 50% in all skills

~ BSc in some area of bioscience or closely related subject (e.g. veterinary science, pest management, agricultural entomology, or any other agriculture related subject)

Places may be limited so you are advised to apply and confirm as soon as possible.

Start your application to the Pre-Masters today.