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2. What subjects do I need to study at school?

Materials people come from a wide range of backgrounds but all have usually studied Science and/or Design and Technology from Year 9 onwards.

For general information visit the UCAS website. OP

For students wishing to enter university to study materials science, metallurgy, materials engineering or similar courses the following information from one of Britain’s leading universities will be of value: 

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	A level and Advanced Subsidiary		BTEC Diploma
	European Baccalaureate		GNVQ level 3
	International Baccalaureate		Irish Leaving Certificate
	Scottish Certificate of Education		Mature Applicant

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