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Materials Science

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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2nd Major for College Students only. College students can apply for Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) as a second major within the College.

Format

In-Person

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  • Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Complex Problem SolvingScienceReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingMathematicsWriting

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyChemistryPhysicsMathematicsProduction and Processing

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

  • Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop
  • Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
  • Monitor material performance, and evaluate its deterioration.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareObject or component oriented development softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

Abrasion testersAccelerated weathering machinesAccelerometersAcoustic impediography equipmentAdhesion testersAdiabatic bomb calorimetersAmmetersAnalytical balancesAtomic absorption AA spectrophotometersAtomic force microscopesAttritorsBall millsBalling drumsBand sawsBenchtop centrifuges

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Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex product failure investigations — lead full root-cause analyses autonomously, integrating laboratory data, field observations, and scientific principles to develop verified solutions in high-stakes manufacturing environments.
  • Testing and process control programs — design comprehensive test protocols and direct their execution across multiple project phases, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Long-term material performance — evaluate deterioration mechanisms across diverse service conditions, applying systems analysis to predict end-of-life and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Quality control programs — supervise multi-stage testing of raw materials and finished products, resolving non-conformances and refining acceptance criteria based on statistical analysis.
  • Process and product design evaluations — assess technical specifications and economic factors independently to recommend optimal materials solutions for novel or non-routine product development objectives.
  • Advanced alloy modification processes — develop and validate thermal and mechanical treatment sequences to achieve precise property profiles for specialized engineering applications.
  • Materials selection and joining strategy — determine and document optimal fabrication and joining approaches for complex, multi-material assemblies in aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Technical staff development — guide engineers and technicians in selecting and developing materials for specific product applications, providing mentorship and technical review throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Cross-functional problem solving — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to resolve ambiguous materials challenges by synthesizing chemistry, physics, and engineering knowledge across full project scope.
  • ERP and CAM systems — integrate materials engineering data into enterprise resource planning and computer-aided manufacturing workflows to optimize production processes and reduce materials waste.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
93%
Placement Rate
53%