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
Asle Zaeem Named MSE Department Head
Mohsen Asle Zaeem has been named the new department head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the Tickle College of Engineering.
21 Students Represent MSE in 2025 EURēCA Poster Competition
Students at every undergraduate class level presented their research in materials science and engineering in this year’s EUReCA poster competition.
MSE Achieves All-Time Best USNWR Graduate Ranking
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering achieved an all-time best public ranking of 21st in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings of top graduate schools.
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