BA/BS Materials Science and Technology at University of Oregon

Programme overview

Materials Science and Technology major will focus on the properties of materials needed for modern technology, and how they relate to the underlying physical and chemical structure. Materials are the functional components of modern technology - electrodes for rechargeable batteries, semiconductors, conductors, and insulators in electronics for classical and quantum computers, polymers/plastics, sensors, and much more. Materials scientists invent new materials and study the connections between underlying atomic/molecular structure of a materials, its properties, its processing methods, and its performance in applications.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Materials Science Institute | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Students can petition to count PHYS 201-203 instead. Other upper-level lab courses from natural or applied sciences may be requested by petition. Up to four Advanced Lab credits may be fulfilled by undergraduate research credits (PHYS 401, PHYS 491, PHYS 492, PHYS 493, CH 401) instead of courses listed. Courses at 500 level are appropriate for students in Accelerated Master's programs.

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Entry requirements

Applies to this major: Students will be required to apply for admission into the MSTC major after completing the foundational course sequences in physics (PHYS 201/2/3 or 251/2/3 + lab), chemistry (CH 221Z/2Z/3Z or 224/5/6H + lab), materials science (MSTC 231/232), and the CH329 Research Immersion course. Students will be asked to provide their academic transcript and potential research/industry area of interest as part of the application. The requirement for admission is achieving a GPA of 3.0 or better in the foundational courses. Students not meeting this requirement, but with a strong academic record that demonstrates steady progress towards acquiring the quantitative and critical thinking skills necessary for success in the program, can petition for admission to the program through additional review.

International applicants: USD 34,581 a year (2026-27). International undergraduate tuition only for 2026-27, stated as tuition based on 12 credits per term at fall 2026 nonresident rates for the nine-month academic year; excludes fees ($3,449 stated separately), housing, health insurance and living costs. Thi Source

Entry terms: Fall (main intake, classes begin September 28, 2026), Winter, Spring and Summer. Some programmes may not offer mid-year admission.

Domestic first-year, Fall term: Early Action (non-binding) deadline November 1, with supporting documents due November 15; Regular Decision deadline January 15, with supporting documents due February 15. Early Action decisions are issued by January 5 and Regular Decision decisions by April 1. First-year applications for Fall open August 1 of the previous year. Applications are made through the Common Application or the Oregon Application, which receive the same consideration.

Domestic first-year mid-year entry: Winter deadline October 15, Spring deadline February 1, Summer deadline March 1; applications open August 1.

Transfer students: Fall priority deadline March 15 (supporting documents April 1) and regular deadline June 1 (documents June 30), with applications opening December 1; Winter deadline November 15 (opens August 1); Spring deadline February 1 (opens October 1). Transfer applicants apply through the Oregon Application or the Common Application.

International first-year Fall: Early Action November 1 and Regular January 15 (supporting documents February 15); international transfer Fall: Early Action March 15 and Regular Decision May 15; Winter October 15, Spring February 1, Summer March 1; rolling applications accepted until July 15 for Fall. The application fee is $75 (non-refundable) through the Oregon Application or Common Application. SAT/ACT results are not required for international students.

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

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