Materials Science and Engineering, BSE
The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) program reflects the explosive growth of interest in the nano and bio sectors of engineering science and technology. MSE prepares students to use fundamental scientific principles to synthesize, manipulate, design and characterize the structural and functional properties of advanced engineering materials. The program offers students advantages seldom found in other MSE programs: the opportunity to tailor the curriculum to their own interests, guaranteed research experience and an excellent student-faculty ratio.
For more information: https://www.seas.upenn.edu/prospective-students/undergrad/majors/materials-science-and-engineering/
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Major Requirements
37 course units are required.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ||
| Engineering Elective (ENGR 1010 recommended) | 1 | |
| MSE 2010 | Materials Lab I | 0.5 |
| MSE 2020 | Materials Lab II | 0.5 |
| MSE 2150 | Introduction to Functional Materials: From Macro to Nanoscale | 1 |
| MSE 2200 | Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering | 1 |
| MSE 2600 | Energetics of Macro and Nano-scale Materials | 1 |
| MSE 3010 | Materials Lab III | 0.5 |
| MSE 3300 | Self-Assembly of Soft Materials | 1 |
| MSE 3600 | Structure at the Nanoscale | 1 |
| MSE 3930 | Materials Selection | 1 |
| MSE 4050 | Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials | 1 |
| MSE 4400 | Phase Transformations | 1 |
| MSE 4600 | Computational Materials Science | 1 |
| MSE 4950 | Senior Design | 1 |
| MSE 4960 | Senior Design | 1 |
| Math and Natural Science | ||
| MATH 1400 | Calculus, Part I | 1 |
| MATH 1410 | Calculus, Part II | 1 |
| MATH 2400 | Calculus, Part III | 1 |
| MATH 2410 | Calculus, Part IV | 1 |
| or ENM 2510 | Analytical Methods for Engineering | |
| Mathematics Elective | 1 | |
| PHYS 0140 | Principles of Physics I (without laboratory) | 1 |
| or MEAM 1100 | Introduction to Mechanics | |
| PHYS 0141 | Principles of Physics II (without laboratory) | 1 |
| CHEM 1012 | General Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM 1101 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | .5 |
| CHEM 1022 | General Chemistry II | 1 |
| MSE 2210 | Quantum Physics of Materials | 1 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| ENGR 1050 | Introduction to Scientific Computing | 1 |
| MSE Elective | 2 | |
| Tech Elective 1 | 2 | |
| General Electives 2 | ||
| EAS 2030 | Engineering Ethics | 1 |
| Select 4 Social Science or Humanities courses | 4 | |
| Select 2 Social Science or Humanities or Technology in Business & Society courses | 2 | |
| Free Elective | ||
| Select 1 course unit of free electives | 1 | |
| Total Course Units | 37 | |
- 1
Includes any Engineering, Math or Natural Science
- 2
Must include a Writing Seminar (a list of approved Writing Seminars can be found in the SEAS Undergraduate Handbook)
Concentrations
Students may select one of four concentrations:
- Biomaterials and Biomimetics
- Electronic & Optical Devices and Sensors
- Energy and Sustainability
- Nanotechnology
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.