Materials compose the products that make human life easier, such as electronics and medical devices. Become the scientist who develops materials that are stronger, better and more advanced with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from UCF.
The program offers an outstanding selection of courses taught by world-renowned instructors who offer students innovative classroom and research opportunities. Students are encouraged to expand their knowledge across multiple disciplines through the modern curriculum and hands-on research opportunities that the MSE department provides. This approach provides a distinct advantage to UCF undergraduates in that they not only understand materials-specific challenges but also have an overall understanding of engineered systems for many applications.
Admissions
Students who wish to declare their major in Materials Science and Engineering must be in good academic standing and must have a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in each of the following courses or their equivalents: MAC 2311, MAC 2312, CHM 2045C, and PHY 2048C.
View the UCF Undergraduate Catalog for full admissions criteria.
While licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, our program does not directly lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits; however, we are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.