At the Department of Materials Science Engineering, we stay on the leading edge of technology through the development of new materials and the improvement of existing materials for applications in all engineering fields. As an interdisciplinary field, MSE is at the forefront of modern technological advances, offering students a stepping stone to solving tomorrow’s grand challenges as they take their next steps toward their future in engineering.
Future Students
Academics
Degree Programs
Our department offers a variety of degree programs designed to prepare students for their future in materials science, including BS, MS, and PhD programs, as well as a five-year BS/MS program for qualified students.
Undergraduate
Studies
Accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation program, our undergraduate program features a low student to faculty ratio designed to equip students to successfully perform the work of materials scientists and engineers in industry, academia, and government beyond graduation.
Graduate
Studies
Our graduate program offers MS and PhD degrees with a variety of concentrations in different fields. A number of nationally respected corporations regard UT as a “target university” for hiring engineers, offering our graduates the opportunity to rise to top positions in industry and academia.
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News
MSE Welcomes New Faculty Members
Two new faculty members have joined the Department of Materials Science and Engineering starting in the fall 2025 semester, bringing with them a range of expertise in various areas. Weinan…
West Point Cadet Gains Material Knowledge, Gives Leadership Lessons
West Point cadet James Ross felt right at home at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT) this summer. Not only did Ross know most of the group members he was…
UT Awarded $5 Million from Office of Naval Research To Develop Next Generation of Military Steel
Multidisciplinary faculty teams at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in collaboration with colleagues from Mississippi State University, are using a $5 million award to apply their expertise in advanced manufacturing, metallurgy,…
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