Combined Materials Science and Engineering Degrees (Master's)

Program Overview

The Combined Materials Science and Engineering Degrees (Master's) program at the University of North Texas is a 5-6 year on-campus program that combines a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degree. The program focuses on the science and engineering aspects of materials, preparing students for careers in various fields including aerospace, automotive, and biomedical. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand material structure and properties, process materials, and solve real-world problems. The program features classroom instruction, research opportunities, and connections with industry leaders.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Combined Materials Science and Engineering Degrees (Master's) program at the University of North Texas is a 5-6 year program that combines a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degree. It is an on-campus program with a total of 152 credit hours. The program focuses on the science and engineering aspects of materials, exploring the relationship between nano and microscopic structures and macroscopic properties. Students learn how to process materials and determine the properties of finished products. The program covers a wide range of materials, including biomedical materials, metals, polymers, glasses, and electronics.

Objectives:

The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the science and engineering aspects of materials.
• Analyze the relationship between material structure and properties.
• Process materials and determine the properties of finished products.
• Solve vital problems and advance technology in various fields.

Teaching:

• The program features classroom instruction from accomplished faculty.
• Students engage in research using modern equipment and facilities.
• The program provides opportunities for connections with industry leaders.
• The graduate program fosters collaboration with other universities, industries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and research organizations worldwide.

Careers:

• Graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering are highly sought after in various industries, including automotive, chemical, aerospace, microelectronics, magnetic storage, transportation, sports, defense, forensics, and manufacturing.
• The program prepares students for careers in:
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Biomedical Microelectronics
• Characterization
• Chemical Energy
• Environmental
• Modeling and simulations
• Nanotechnology
• Power
• The M.S.
program further enhances career opportunities by developing highly marketable skills in these areas.

Other:

• The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is committed to training students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in all aspects of modern materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, electronic and optical materials, and materials characterization.
• The department boasts a high-tech facility that allows students to train on cutting-edge equipment.
• The department occupies approximately 25,000 square feet in UNT's Discovery Park, with about 40,000 square feet of unfinished space for future expansion.
• The department has strong collaborative links with other universities and industries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and research organizations throughout the country and the world.
• The department addresses the educational and technological challenges of creating, applying, and characterizing new materials for manufacturing products in the 21st century.
• The program offers small class sizes, allowing students to work closely with nationally recognized faculty members on research projects.
• The department has invaluable contacts with leading companies and corporate partners.
• The department has one of the most advanced analytical characterization facilities in the country, providing students with training on state-of-the-art equipment.
• The department's professors and researchers have expertise in metals, ceramics, polymers, electronic materials, and computational materials science, with many being internationally and nationally recognized for their work.
• The high quality of the department's state-of-the-art lab and research facilities is recognized nationwide.