About us
Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Explore who we are, what we do, and what you can study.
Departments
We are a research and education faculty offering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across five specialist departments.
Research
Our research areas
Our interdisciplinary research is helping the world solve big challenges and includes four major themes:
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Health, sport and active aging
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Clean energy and natural environment
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Advanced materials and manufacturing
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AI, digital and cyber physical systems
Our student experience
Student experience
Our diverse community is home to students from over 70 different countries.
Our students learn in a research-active environment and develop in-demand analytical and problem-solving skills. Our strong links with organisations across the world gives them opportunities to develop professionally while they learn.
We prepare our students for exciting, diverse careers and they are sought-after by employers. They go on to deliver sustainable futures, power the digital economy, work with athletes to deliver elite standards, support cardiac patients, discover new drug treatments, harness renewable energies and pioneer digital engineering.
Our building
Our new building
Opening in 2024, the Dalton building is our brand-new home for science and engineering. With purpose-built teaching and research spaces including studios and labs, you will learn in a modern environment and develop essential industry skills.An inclusive faculty
An inclusive faculty
We’re committed to supporting inclusion. In 2023, the Department of Life Sciences gained an Athena Swan Bronze Departmental Award. All the other departments in the faculty are working towards achieving bronze awards.
The Athena Swan Charter is a global framework that supports and transforms gender equality in higher education and research.
Manchester Met also holds an institutional Bronze Athena Swan Award. Go to more information about equality, diversity and inclusion at Manchester Met.
Our partnerships
Our international university partners
Our international university partners help us enhance the student experience and share knowledge. Our network includes a Joint Education Institute with Hubei University and partnerships with:
- Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan
- São Paulo University, Brazil
- Telangana University, India
Our academic, conservation and industry partners
We work with our academic, conservation and industry partners to advance knowledge and solve the world’s greatest challenges. They include:
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Autodesk
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British Cycling
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Chester Zoo
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Environment Agency
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Government Communications Headquarters
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The Institute of Engineering and Technology
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Kenya Wildlife Service
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Manchester Academy for Healthcare Scientist Education
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Manchester City Football Club
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Manchester United Football Club
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NHS Northern Care Alliance
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Royal Academy of Engineering
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Siemens
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Our people
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