Materials Science, BA
2nd Major for College Students only.
College students can apply for Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) as a second major within the College. Under this program, a College student will receive one diploma from the College of Arts and Sciences with a dual major (note that this option is only for students in the College of Arts and Sciences, not Engineering students)
For more information https://mse.seas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/second-major-in-materials-science/
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1012 | General Chemistry I | 1 |
| MSE 2010 | Materials Lab I | .5 |
| MSE 2020 | Materials Lab II | .5 |
| MSE 2150 | Introduction to Functional Materials: From Macro to Nanoscale | 1 |
| MSE 2200 | Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering | 1 |
| MSE 2210 | Quantum Physics of Materials | 1 |
| or PHYS 1240 | Principles of Physics IV: Modern Physics (without laboratory) | |
| or PHYS 1250 | Principles of Physics IV: Modern Physics | |
| MSE 2600 | Energetics of Macro and Nano-scale Materials | 1 |
| MSE 3010 | Materials Lab III | .5 |
| MSE 3300 | Self-Assembly of Soft Materials | 1 |
| MSE 3600 | Structure at the Nanoscale | 1 |
| MSE 3930 | Materials Selection | 1 |
| MSE 4050 | Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials | 1 |
| or MSE 5050 | Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials | |
| MSE 4400 | Phase Transformations | 1 |
| MSE 4600 | Computational Materials Science | 1 |
| Total Course Units | 12.5 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.