BS Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET . Admission Students complete the standard set of engineering first-year courses, which include courses in the humanities, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and computing.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The plan of study totals 126 credit hours. Courses listed in the plan include: MSE 201 Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials; MSE 255 Experimental Methods for Structural Analysis of Materials; MSE 260 Mathematical Methods for Materials Engineers; MSE 270 Materials Science and Engineering Seminar; MSE 300 Structure of Materials at the Nanoscale; MSE 301 Introduction to Thermodynamics of Materials. Concentrations/options listed: Biomaterials; Nanomaterials.

Career pathways

Earning a Bachelor of Science in MSE offers graduates a wealth of exciting career opportunities across diverse industries. Career titles listed include: Materials science and engineering is a dynamic field, offering professionals opportunities to solve complex challenges and make meaningful contributions to society. A career in MSE offers a diverse range of opportunities:, Ceramics Engineer: Designing and testing ceramic materials for applications in aerospace, electronics, and healthcare., Composite Engineer: Designing and analyzing composite materials for lightweight and durable structures., Consulting Engineer: Providing technical expertise to solve engineering challenges across industries., Corrosion Engineer: Analyzing material degradation and developing corrosion-resistant materials and coatings., Data Engineer: Designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines and workflows for materials-related data., Defectivity Design Engineer: Minimizing defects in materials or manufacturing processes and implementing corrective actions., Design Engineer: Creating and optimizing product designs using CAD and simulation tools., Engineering Technician: Assisting engineers in testing, developing, and manufacturing materials or products., Failure Analysis Engineer: Investigating material or product failures to determine root causes and enhance reliability..

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university and the major is selected on the application (first and second choice); applicants submit a high school transcript, essays and a short answer question, and SAT/ACT/CLT scores are optional for applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above (applies to the university, not specific to this major).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Applicants admitted for fall may request Summer Session II entry (begins at the end of June). Some majors do not accept first-year or transfer applications for spring entry (Applied Math, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Music Technology, Fashion and Textile Design, College of Design studio-based majors, Exploratory Studies; first-year College of Engineering applications).

First-year fall entry: Early Action deadline November 1 (decision by end of December for NC residents, January 31 for others); Regular Decision deadline January 15 (decision March 31). First-year spring entry: application deadline October 1, materials October 15. Studio-based majors (Architecture, Media Arts Design and Technology, Fashion and Textile Design, Graphic & Experience Design, Industrial Design): single deadline November 1 with portfolio. Enrollment confirmation deadline is May 1 for fall admits and December 1 for spring admits. The undergraduate application opens August 1.

Transfer applicants: fall deadline February 15 (materials March 1); spring deadline October 1 (materials October 15); studio-based majors November 1. International first-year and transfer applicants follow the same deadlines.

Apply through the Common App or Coalition on Scoir; the non-refundable application fee is $85 for first-year applicants (fee waivers available). International applicants pay a non-refundable $100 USD application fee (no fee waiver for F or J visa students). NC State is test optional for applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above (SAT, ACT or CLT scores may be submitted).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ncsu.edu/apply/

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