The Materials Processing concentration is designed to add additional emphasis in inorganic materials, polymeric, or biological materials, depending on the students interest. Students who are interested in working in the realm of high technology materials, biomedical materials, or nanotechnology should choose this concentration. These rapidly developing fields are expected to provide many job opportunities in the next decade. New materials are currently being developed whose properties depend strongly on their microstructure, nanostructure and processing history. Materials included in this category are advanced ceramics, polymers, composites, photonics, superconductors, semiconductors, and recording media. This concentration provides flexibility for students interested in inorganic or organic materials technology.

The Materials Processing at The University of New Mexico is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Albuquerque, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.
About Bachelor of Materials Processing
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Materials Processing at The University of New Mexico
Entry Requirements
Students who are looking to complete and earn a degree at the Bachelors level. Typically for students who have only completed a Secondary (High School) program.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Materials Processing
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
$57k $140k $220k | ||
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,920 |
$100k
$160k
$220k
|
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $159,920 |
$100k
$160k
$220k
|
| Chemical Engineers | $106,260 |
$72k
$110k
$170k
|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,550 |
$57k
$100k
$180k
|
Career data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These occupations are identified based on the CIP code for Chemical Engineering. (14.0701). The salary range depicts the 10th percentile, median, and 90th percentile salary values for each occupation.
Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Materials Processing at The University of New Mexico
How to Apply for Bachelor of Materials Processing at The University of New Mexico
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