Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is a field that couples basic and applied studies in physics, chemistry and mechanics on the atomistic and nanometer scales with macroscopic materials’ properties.
Course Information
University
University Of Virginia
School / College
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Course Duration
4 years
Class Size
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University Ranking
2015 US News Rank : 29
Financials
Tuition Fees
$ 26,784
Cost of Living
Scholarships
Course Details
Course Structure
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International Exchange & Double Degrees
Yes.Undergraduate students in all six schools may study abroad in programs either sponsored or approved by our International Studies Office. Offering both an extensive resource library and a full-time study-abroad advisor, the office works closely with students who wish to spend a summer, a semester, a year, or the January term overseas.The University offers programs all over the world along with the Semester at Sea.The University also encourages students to enroll in pre-approved programs offered by other colleges and universities.
Internships
Global Internships
University works with students to develop international internships, both in corporate and university settings.Some opportunities are paid; others are not. Although you may be responsible for your own expenses, the practical experience as you build your career can be invaluable.
Requirements
Research & Technical Papers
MSE is a research-intensive discipline. Undergraduate students are encouraged to become involved in research through i) an independent study research project, MSE 4960, ii) senior thesis projects, iii) and financially supported undergraduate research internships during the academic year or summer.
Text / Exam Scores
- If you are applying for admission as a first-year student, college requires that you take the SAT I or the ACT. We also strongly recommend that you take two SAT II Subject Tests of your choice.
- Students whose first language is not English or who have attended an English speaking school for less than two years are required to provide evidence of their English proficiency by submitting the results of the TOEFL or the IELTS. Our ETS code (for sending SAT, SAT2, and TOEFL testing) is 5820. Our ACT code is 4412.
Work Experience
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Recommendations
Recommendations from one counselor and one teacher
Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.
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Application Details
Universtiy Contact
Application Deadlines
- NOV 1:Early Action submission deadline for Common App, U.Va. Supplement, and payment on Common Application website
- NOV 10 :Submission deadline for School Forms (transcripts, recommendations, etc.) for Early Action applicants
- DEC : Last recommended testing dates for Regular Decision applicants
Course Start Date
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Careers & Employment News
Employment Services
All aspects of undergraduate admissions are handled through the UVA Office of Admission.Please Click here to apply online.First you need to create an account on Common App Online,i.e the above link.
When you create an account on the Common App Online, you must first indicate what high school you attend. Once this information has been saved, you can access a ‘School Forms’ section of the Common App where teachers and counselors can be identified. By adding a teacher or counselor to the list of school officials, an email is triggered to the teacher or counselor with information about how to log into the Online School Forms system or how to opt for the “offline” or paper process. You are then able to track the progress of your various teachers and counselors via a screen within the Common App Online.
Employment Stats
Spring Career Fair
This is a series of mini-career fairs specifically for employers recruiting engineering students, and is the primary Career Fair attended by Engineering students in the spring semester. This annual event traditionally takes place during the spring semester in early to mid-February.
Fall Career Fair
Engineering Career Days is sponsored by the Center for Engineering Career Development. The fair attracts approximately 2,100 (75% of) engineering students from all academic levels. Generally 140-185 employers participate to recruit for full-time and internship positions.
Career Events
CECD
Center for Engineering Career Development (CECD) at the University of Virginia. We provide comprehensive career development services for all engineering students from first year through graduate level, including engineering alumni. Additionally, our office serves as a resource for information on industry trends, the job market and placement results for our students, employers, parents, and faculty.
Top Recruiters
- Accenture
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Capital One
- Clark Construction
- Deloitte
- Microsoft
- United States Air Force
Campus & Alumni Community
The School of Engineering and Applied Science alumni are a diverse group of some 21,000 professionals who have used the strong foundation they received here as students to achieve success in a wide variety of fields, including engineering, education, medicine, business and law.
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How to Apply
- Common Application and Application Fee
- Standardized Test Scores
- Secondary School Report and Transcript
- Recommendations from one counselor and one teacher
- Mid-Year Reports
- Final Transcripts