Program requirements

• 128 credits total
• 39 credits:  College of Engineering Common Requirements
• Eng 100(4), Eng 101(4) or equivalent
• Maths 115(4), 116(4), 215(4), 216(4)
• Phys 140-141(5),  240-241(5)
• Chem 130-125/126 or 210/211

Note about Eng 101 equivalency:

The MSE program will not accept EECS 183, AP computer science credit, or similar courses for EECS 101 unless the student takes a course that covers MATLAB for engineering computation, such as ENG 161 or our new math course MSE 293 (for now - it will get a new number next year).  Either of these courses will count as Science & Technical electives.

• 14 or more credits: Science and Technical Electives (a total of at least 53 credits between S&T and common courses)

  What makes a course a science and tech elective?

• Science and Technical Elective = any course with one or more pre-requisites amongst the CoE core courses; course content should not overlap with any MSE credits.
• Must include ME 211(4)
• Must include a math course from this list:
• STATS 412 (3) Intro to probability – suggested year: sophomore
• EECS 301 (4) Probabilistic methods in engineering – suggested year: sophomore
• Math 417 (3) Matrix algebra I – suggested year: sophomore/junior
• Math 404 (3) Intermediate differential eqs – suggested year: junior
• Math 471 (3) Intro to numerical methods – suggested year: sophomore/junior
• Math 450 (4) Advanced math for engineers – suggested year: junior
• PHYSICS 351 (3) Methods of Theoretical Physics I – suggested year: junior
• ENG 570 (4): Methods and Practice of Scientific Computing – suggested year: junior/senior
• Note that CHEM 210 is not required. Students interested in soft materials may want to take the course, which will count as a Science and Technical Elective.
• MSE 281 and some sections of MSE 293 do not count as a Science or Technical Elective.   See an MSE advisor.
• To find courses: College of Engineering Bulletin or LS&A course guide.
• 16 credits: Intellectual Breadth (IB)
• 47 credits: MSE courses
• Core courses:
• MATSCI 220/250(4): Introduction to Materials and Manufacturing / Principles of Engineering Materials
• MATSCI 242(4): Physics of Materials (W)
• MATSCI 330(4): Thermodynamics of Materials (F)
• MATSCI 335(4): Kinetics and Transport in Materials Engineering (W)
• MATSCI 350(4): Structures of Materials (F)
• MATSCI 360(3): Materials Laboratory I (F)
• MATSCI 365(3): Materials Laboratory II (W)
• MATSCI 420(3): Mechanical properties of Materials (F)
• MATSCI 481(3): Sustainable Design of Materials and Engineering (F)
• MATSCI 482(3): Materials Processing Design (W)
• 4 MSE Electives to select from:
• MATSCI 400(3): Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials for Modern Device Technology (F)
• MATSCI 410(3): Design and Applications of Biomaterials (F)
• MATSCI 412(3): Polymeric Materials (F)
• MATSCI 440(3): Ceramic Materials (W)
• MATSCI 454(3): Computational Approaches in MSE (F)
• MATSCI 465(3): Structural and Chemical Characterization of Materials (W)
• MATSCI 470(3): Physical Metallurgy (W)
• MATSCI 514(3): Composite Materials (W)
• MATSCI 490(3): Research Problems in Materials Science and Engineering (Research Proposal Form)
  The video (it is actually just audio) describes MSE 490.  It is a bit long but it is divided into chapters so you can listen to exactly what you need to learn about our research course.  Note:  Patti has retired and Molly Thornbladh is now the new Patti.
• MATSCI 493(3): Special Topics
• MATSCI 5XX(3) - Graduate course
• Not all 500 level courses will count as MSE electives or Science and Technical electives.  Please check with the MSE advisor before selecting a 500 level course to satisfy these requirements.
• 12 or more credits: General Electives

F - Course offer Fall Term

W - Course offer Winter Term

Grades:

You must earn at least a C- in all of your courses for an MS&E undergraduate degree.

Pass/Fail grades:

Elective courses in Humanities and Social Sciences and General electives ONLY may be elected Pass/Fail. No more than 4 courses or 14 credit hours (whichever comes first) can be elected Pass/Fail.

Course flow & pre-requisites - click for larger version

Sample schedule

Build your own schedule

• Google Sheet Template 
• Submit your course plan for review by the MSE advisors:
• Copy this link into a browser:
• https://deptapps.engin.umich.edu/undergrad/plan/degreeplan?dept=221800&emplid=XXXXXX
• Replace the XXs with your UMich ID number
• Note that MSE courses are only offered once a year, except for MSE220/250. Check the schedule for the upcoming semesters.
• College of Engineering courses
• LS&A courses

I want to do the MSE Major and a Minor in another program…

One third of the MSE students pursue minors or dual degrees. Some of the most popular degrees and Minors to combine with an MSE degree include:

• Chemistry 
• Computer Science
• Energy and Science Policy
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Science
• International Minor for Engineers
• Language: check the departmental requirements and remember to check with IPE to fulfill any residency requirements / IB requirements
• Math
• Multi-disciplinary Design
• Physics
• Program in Sustainable Engineering
• Program in Socially Engaged Design
• But there are many others! 

I want to declare…

At this time, email us or make an appointment for an online meeting.