Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Florida

University of Florida

United States of America, Gainesville

University Rank:#212

University of Florida offers the Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Gainesville , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for materials science and engineering and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on January 9, 2027.

About Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering

The bachelor's degree program provides a broad materials science and engineering core with specialization in ceramics, electronic materials, metals or polymeric and biomaterials. Biomaterials is also taught at the combination bachelor's/master's level.

Admission Requirements

It is the department’s policy to admit the best-qualified transfer applicants as demonstrated by academic achievement.

Successful applicants must have earned:

An overall 2.5 grade point average, based on the first two attempts, in the eight preprofessional (critical-tracking) courses

A minimum grade of C in the following:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
MAC 2311	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1	4
MAC 2312	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2	4
MAC 2313	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3	4
MAP 2302	Elementary Differential Equations	3
CHM 2045/2095	General Chemistry 1	3
CHM 2045L	General Chemistry 1 Laboratory	1
CHM 2046/2096	General Chemistry 2	3
CHM 2046L	General Chemistry 2 Laboratory	1
PHY 2048 & 2048L	Physics with Calculus 1 and Laboratory for Physics with Calculus 1	4
PHY 2049 & 2049L	Physics with Calculus 2 and Laboratory for Physics with Calculus 2	4

Only the first two attempts in each course, including withdrawals, will be considered for admission to or retention in the department

A cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all courses

Educational Objectives

The program objectives of the MSE program at the University of Florida are to produce engineering practitioners and graduate students who in three to five years after graduation will:

Have successful careers in Materials Science and Engineering or related disciplines.
Be prepared to successfully participate in continuing education or education toward advanced degrees.

Department Requirements

A minimum grade of C is required in ENC 3246.

The department encourages students to accept internships and opportunities to study abroad. However, it is highly recommended that students seek academic advising for appropriate registration planning.

Mission

The department strives to serve the scientific and engineering community of the state and nation by providing quality education in the field, conducting basic and applied research to enhance science in the field, and supplying short courses, technology transfer, industrial consulting and distance learning to promote engineering in the field.

The major enables students to develop an understanding of materials systems and their role in engineering. Emphasis is placed on the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to materials science and engineering; to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; and to design a program name system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

ABET EAC Program Educational Objectives, Student Outcomes, and Enrollment and Graduation Numbers can be found on the college website.

Before Graduating Students Must

Pass an assessment by two or more faculty and/or industry practitioners of performance on a major design experience.
Pass assessment in two courses of individual assignments targeted to each learning outcome. Assessment will be provided by the instructor of the course according to department standards.
Complete an exit interview in your final semester.
Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to materials science and engineering.
Design and conduct materials science and engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the data.

Critical Thinking

Design a materials science and engineering system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability constraints.

Communication

Communicate technical data and design information effectively in speech and in writing to other materials engineers.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Academic Learning Compact 4
Courses	SLO 1	SLO 2	SLO 3	SLO 4
EMA 3013C				R
EMA 3050	I
EMA 3066	R		I
EMA 3080C		I		I
EMA 3513C		R		A
EMA 4223			R
EMA 4714	A	A	A

Assessment Types

Assignments
Laboratory reports
Research papers
Oral presentations
Exams
Additional assessments include:
- Outcome assessment
- Student exit survey

Disciplines

Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Florida

Entry Requirements

Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 80

English Program Requirements

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Florida

How to Apply for Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Florida

A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

Add UF as a university to receive your application and review our specific application requirements.

Fill in your profile information. Your profile is where you'll enter information that will be sent to all schools to which you apply. The University of Florida requires the following sections:

Information about who you are and how to contact you, your address, citizenship, high school and family information
Current-year coursework
Honors and distinctions
Activities and experiences

Complete the UF Supplement. This includes a few additional short-answer questions so that we can learn more about you when reviewing your application.

Complete the essay questions. The essay helps our admissions staff get to know you better. Use this space to tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t learn elsewhere in your application. And remember, the best essay topic for you is going to be the one that you are most excited to write about.

Once you have submitted your application, a link will appear on your status page to create your Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR). List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript. You must complete the SSAR by December 1 for your application to be complete. If you begin the SSAR separately before submitting your UF application, be sure to link it to your application once your application has been submitted.

Submit your test scores to UF no later than December 15. You may either self-report your SAT and/or ACT scores through your application status page or send official scores from the testing agency. Since accuracy is critical, students who choose to self-report should have a copy of their SAT/ACT score report(s) available to reference when submitting their scores. Because UF superscores both the SAT and ACT, we encourage you to submit scores for all SAT or ACT tests you have taken. If admitted, students who have self-reported their scores in the admissions process will be required to submit official scores from the testing agency to UF by May 1. UF Institutional Codes:

You may request to begin your studies in either the Summer B or Fall term. The term requested DOES NOT affect the consideration of your application. If you are admitted, we will try to offer you the term you requested, but space limitations may mean you receive an offer for a different term.

When you submit your application, pay the $30 nonrefundable fee by credit card unless you qualify for a fee waiver. In both the Common and Coalition applications, you can indicate in the profile section if you qualify for a fee waiver.

You will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application with instructions to create your MyAdmissions application status credentials. Once completed, you can log in to the MyAdmissions app status portal to keep track of your application status and the materials that UF has received. This is also where you will find the link to create your SSAR.

Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering at University of Florida

University of Florida

United States of America, Gainesville