Materials Science, BA

2nd Major for College Students only.

College students can apply for Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) as a second major within the College.  Under this program, a College student will receive one diploma from the College of Arts and Sciences with a dual major (note that this option is only for students in the College of Arts and Sciences, not Engineering students)

For more information https://mse.seas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/second-major-in-materials-science/

Curriculum

CHEM 1012General Chemistry I1
MSE 2010Materials Lab I.5
MSE 2020Materials Lab II.5
MSE 2150Introduction to Functional Materials: From Macro to Nanoscale1
MSE 2200Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering1
MSE 2210Quantum Physics of Materials1
or PHYS 1240 Principles of Physics IV: Modern Physics (without laboratory)
or PHYS 1250 Principles of Physics IV: Modern Physics
MSE 2600Energetics of Macro and Nano-scale Materials1
MSE 3010Materials Lab III.5
MSE 3300Self-Assembly of Soft Materials1
MSE 3600Structure at the Nanoscale1
MSE 3930Materials Selection1
MSE 4050Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials1
or MSE 5050 Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials
MSE 4400Phase Transformations1
MSE 4600Computational Materials Science1
Total Course Units12.5

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.