Everything we see and use is made from materials derived from the earth, and advanced materials are essential to nearly every modern technology.
Materials Science and Engineering is the broad interdisciplinary field that uses the principles of physics, chemistry, biology and engineering to develop better, safer and more sustainable materials. Materials engineers study the structures and properties of all types of materials – metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors and composites – and develop new ways to make them using nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Materials engineers play a vital role in solving today’s most challenging energy and environmental problems, and the outlook for materials science engineers is incredibly promising. The job sector of materials science engineers is expected to see substantial growth in the coming decades with developments in the field of nanotechnology and in the use of biomedical materials, high-performance textiles, composites and sustainable materials. With a materials science and engineering degree from the University of Delaware, you will be poised for success in industries that impact societal needs in energy, the environment and biomedicine as well as other consumer needs such as semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
CAREER OPTIONS
Design Engineer
Energy Systems Engineer
Entrepreneur
Nanofabrication Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
Orthopaedics
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Research and Development Engineering
Research Scientist
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MS or PhD in Engineering
Advanced Systems Architecture
Biomedical Engineering
Electromagnetics and Photonics
Materials Science
Nanofabrication
Sustainable Energy Systems
MBA
Law School
Medical School
Dental School
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February 2025
College of Engineering
102 Du Pont Hall,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network