Materials Science & Engineering is at the intersection of all engineering majors. Space ships, planes, cars, nuclear plants, roads, buildings, solar panels, bio-implants, clothing, computers, medical devises, cellphones are made of materials we develop and create. We are everywhere. If it was not for Materials Science & Engineering, the aerospace, mechanical, bio, electrical, nuclear, naval, and civil engineering disciplines would not exist...

So if you like physics and chemistry, if you like to make stuff, if you are passionate about specific materials, if you want to make an impact on the environment and the choice of materials around you, or if you don’t want to specialize yet and would rather keep your options open, the MSE Major may be for you!

We keep our program flexible to enable students to pursue parallel interests and complement their MSE degree. 

If you would like to know more about the Major before deciding:

• Talk to MSE students and check out their activities:  The Michigan Materials Society is very active and they'd be delighted to hear from you. You can email them with questions or join their interest list at mmsboard19-20@umich.edu.
• Stop by the advising office: We'd be happy to tell you more about the MSE Major, MSE Minor, and other programs available to MSE students.
• Experience MSE with one of the ENG 100 design projects and sections.