The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department consists of faculty members working in ceramic engineering, metallurgy, polymer engineering, and related areas of mechanics, chemistry, physics, and electrical engineering. Materials science and engineering pertains to the structure, properties, design, development, manufacture, and engineering application of materials of all types. Students may specialize in a number of materials technology areas including ceramics, metals, polymers, or electronic and photonic materials. The mix of available courses provides a balance between engineering and science, and research programs range from traditional to contemporary topics. Students also can design a special program of elective study, such as biomaterials or green engineering, among others. Graduate degrees offered by the department include the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Graduates are employed in industries with applications in aerospace, automotive, chemical and material, communications, electronics, petroleum and energy, and materials manufacturing. Students may qualify for graduate study in engineering, the sciences, medicine, law, and business.
September 2025
Virginia Tech
925 Prices Fork Road,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
Before you can be considered for freshman admission, you must complete:
3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II)
2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics)
additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended)
Some majors have other requirements, such as an additional year of advanced math or lab science. Most students who are selected for admission have completed more than the minimum requirements and have at least a B+ grade point average.
English Language Requirements:
Students taking the IELTS must obtain a score of at least 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.5 to be considered for admission to Virginia Tech. Students taking the PTE must obtain a score of at least 53. Depending on the type of TOEFL used, Virginia Tech expects students to have scores of: Internet-based test: at least 80, with no section sub-score less than 16; Computer-based test: at least 233; Paper-based test: at least 550. Application Deadline: Fall - January 15 (Regular Decision).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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