About the course

The materials science and engineering degree program immerses you in hands-on study geared to discovering materials for products and technology, and finding new ways to use and improve existing ones. Materials science engineers research, design and develop polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, and other natural and synthetic materials to advance fields such as energy, health care, aerospace and defense. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering work directly with the materials they study through smelting, composite manufacturing and glassblowing labs. Undergraduates gain research experience in the University of Arizona's world-renowned centers such as the Arizona Materials Lab and the Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy and through interdisciplinary design projects. Careers for materials science engineers are linked to every field of engineering and science.

　　LEARNING OUTCOMES

　　Communication Skills, Communicate effectively in verbal presentations, written reports and other media

　　Engineering Tools and Use, Utilize modern engineering tools used in the profession

　　Fundamental MSE and Engineering Principles, Apply the fundamentals of MSE and engineering, the interrelationship among processing, microstructure, properties and performance to solving problems

　　Life-long Learning Skills, Use resources such as library facilities, data bases, professional society offerings, etc. as part of life-long learning

　　Math, Physical Science, and Engineering Principles, Apply the fundamentals of mathematics, the physical and/or the life sciences and engineering principles to problem solving.

　　Problem Solving in Context, Work individually and in teams in order to define alternative solutions from diverse knowledge bases and implement acceptable solutions in a local, national and global context

　　Professional and Societal Responsibility, Value life-long learning and put into action responsibilities to the profession and society Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Tucson
Summer (May), 2024	Tucson
Fall (August), 2024	Tucson
Spring (January), 2025	Tucson
Summer (May), 2025	Tucson
Fall (August), 2025	Tucson
Spring (January), 2026	Tucson
Summer (May), 2026	Tucson

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Arizona

Official high school transcript(s).

　　Prospective first-year students must:

　　Have a 3.00 recalculated grade point average (GPA) (a B or better where A=4.00) from a secondary school. Please note: GPA recalculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process and is based on grades from courses outlined in our competency requirements below.

　　Have three years of high school work. Please note: If you are currently in high school, UA needs to see 9–11 grade work. If you have completed high school then UA needs to see 10–12 grade work.

　　Have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　TOEFL iBT - 79

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Arizona. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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