Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Materials Science and NanoEngineering

BA Degree with a Major in Materials Science and Nanoengineering

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Materials Science and Nanoengineering, students will demonstrate:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
6. An ability to acquire an apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

BA Degree with a Major in Materials Science and NanoEngineering

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Materials Science and NanoEngineering must complete:

• A minimum of 25-23 courses, depending on course selection, (59 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.
• A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 9 courses (25 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.  

BA program in Materials Science and NanoEngineering is highly flexible, involves less technical content than BS, and allows students greater freedom to pursue areas of interest outside of engineering.

courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

• The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
• $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
• Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
• Recommendation Letters
  • School Counselor
  • Teacher 5
  • Teacher 2
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• International Student Financial Statement
• Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)