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MSE specializations
Preparation of our students for success after graduation is at the heart of the specializations concept. Given the broad nature of materials science and engineering, students are given the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in one of six fields in MSE: Biomaterials, Ceramic Materials, Electronic Materials, Materials Manufacturing, Metallurgy, and Polymeric Materials.
Timeline and procedures
Following the common core of courses taken during the first three years in the program, our students select a specialization for their final year. The Specializations Options sheet provides a listing of the specific courses needed to fulfill each MSE specialization.
View Specialization Options (PDF, 152K). Listing of courses required to fulfill each of the MSE specializations.
Declaring a specialization
Specialization Application forms are due before the start of the last quarter of the Junior year (i.e., typically by the end of Winter quarter of Junior year).
Download Specialization Application (PDF, 88K)
Please read through the Specialization Application, complete the form, and obtain the required faculty advisor signature. The student should then schedule an appointment with the MSE Undergraduate Advisor to review the application. Students may e-mail the MSE Undergraduate Advisor, phone 292-3145, or stop by 477 Watts Hall to set up this appointment.
The MSE specializations
The links below provide further details concerning these areas and Bingo sheets for the specializations.
Go to Biomaterials specialization
Go to Ceramic Materials specialization
Go to Electronic Materials specialization
Go to Materials Manufacturing specialization
Go to Metallurgy specialization
Go to Polymeric Materials specialization
Go to one-of-a-kind custom specialization A student may develop a unique specialization suited to his/her needs.
