Materials Science and Engineering (BS)

What is Materials Science and Engineering?

Everything is made of materials, from computer chips to car batteries. As a materials scientist or engineer, you can create new materials or alter existing ones to improve anything from electronic sensors to semiconductors. Materials science incorporates multiple disciplines, including metallurgy, physics, biology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering. UCF researchers in this field have contributed to scientific advances as diverse as medicine and space exploration.

Develop Your Career

Prepare for a dynamic career with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the UCF Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The curriculum provides fundamental knowledge of organic chemistry, electrical engineering, structures and behaviors of materials, materials processing, transport phenomena, and much more. This program also offers an accelerated B.S. to M.S. track, which allows you to earn a graduate degree simultaneously.

Gain Experience in Research

As an undergraduate student at UCF, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in research, from projects in our faculty laboratories to Student Research Week events. You can also make connections with peers, alumni, and industry partners through organizations such as the American Chemical Society, American Vacuum Society, and the Materials Research Society.

Where Do Graduates Work?

With a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from UCF, you can prepare to work for a variety of engineering organizations including NASA, Siemens, and General Electric. Our graduates work for these organizations and more, including Kismet Technologies, the NASA Glenn Research Center, Orthomerica Products, and Soarce. Our undergraduate degree also prepares you for graduate studies in materials science and engineering.