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Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Matter
Everything we see and use is made from materials derived from the earth, and advanced materials are essential to nearly every modern technology.
Materials Science and Engineering is the broad interdisciplinary field that uses the principles of physics, chemistry, biology and engineering to develop better, safer and more sustainable materials. Materials engineers study the structures and properties of all types of materials – metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors and composites – and develop new ways to make them using nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Materials engineers play a vital role in solving today’s most challenging energy and environmental problems, and the outlook for materials science engineers is incredibly promising. The job sector of materials science engineers is expected to see substantial growth in the coming decades with developments in the field of nanotechnology and in the use of biomedical materials, high-performance textiles, composites and sustainable materials. With a materials science and engineering degree from the University of Delaware, you will be poised for success in industries that impact societal needs in energy, the environment and biomedicine as well as other consumer needs such as semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
CAREER OPTIONS
- Design Engineer
- Energy Systems Engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Nanofabrication Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
- Orthopaedics
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Research and Development Engineering
- Research Scientist
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- MS or PhD in Engineering
- Advanced Systems Architecture
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electromagnetics and Photonics
- Materials Science
- Nanofabrication
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- MBA
- Law School
- Medical School
- Dental School
What’s special about this program?
With a materials science and engineering degree from the University of Delaware, you will be poised for success in industries that impact societal needs in energy, the environment, and biomedicine as well as other consumer needs such as semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
Get Involved
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Engineers Without Borders
Materials Research Society
National Society of Black Engineers
Omega Chi Epsilon
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering
Tau Beta Pi
Sample curriculum
EGGG101 | Introduction to Engineering (FYE)
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CHEM111 | General Chemistry
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MATH241
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Analytical Geometry & Calculus A |
CISC106 | General Computer Science for Engineers
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ENGL110 | First-Year Writing
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MSEG111 | Freshman Materials Experience
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CHEM112 | General Chemistry
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MATH242 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus B
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PHYS207/227 | Fundamentals of Physics I Lecture/Lab
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Breadth Requirement Elective I
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MSEG201 | Introduction to Materials Science
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MATH243 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus C
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PHYS208/228 | Fundamentals of Physics II Lecture/Lab
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COMM212 or MCST216 |
Communication Requirement
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Breadth Requirement Elective 2
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MSEG211 | Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics
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MSEG212 | Materials Chemistry & Kinetics
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MATH351 | Engineering Mathematics I
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Technical Elective 1
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Breadth Requirement Elective 3
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MSEG305 |
Materials Science & Engineering Lab I
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MSEG303 |
Introduction to Polymers
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MSEG304 |
Computational Materials Science & Engineering
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Technical Elective 2
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Breadth Requirement Elective 4
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MSEG312 |
Solid State Physics & Quantum Mechanics
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MSEG311 | Structural & Mechanical Properies of Materials
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MSEG315 |
Materials Science & Engineering Lab II
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Technical Elective 3
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Breadth Requirement Elective 5
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MSEG401 |
Design of Materials & Their Application (DLE & Capstone)
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MSEG402 |
Nanoscale Materials Laboratory
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MSEG Elective
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Breadth Requirement Elective 6
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MSEG415 | Degradation & Failure of Materials
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MSEG Elective
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MSEG Elective
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Technical Elective 4
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Technical Elective 5
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