Program Objectives
The Department of Materials Science is dedicated to preparing students to have successful industry or academic-based careers in Materials Science and Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or related disciplines. Whether you join us on campus or online, or select our program as your major or minor, you will find information below to help you through your academic journey. You can also read through our Undergraduate Handbook.
Major
So you want to major in Materials Science and Engineering or Nuclear Engineering? Great! If you declared Materials Science and Engineering or Nuclear Engineering as your major in your application to UF and were accepted, then you are in the major and should have received information about advising. If you have not declared either as your major, go to the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s Advising Office in Weil Hall (Room 204) to learn how to switch your major.
For Materials Science and Engineering, make sure to take a look at the requirements here.
For Nuclear Engineering, learn about the requirements here.
Certificate
Students majoring in materials science can also get a certificate related to specific materials, allowing them to gain specialized knowledge in that material related to future academic or job goals. This allows students to be more than materials generalists. Certificates for Biomaterials, Ceramics, Electronic Materials, Metals or Polymers can be earned.
Minor
Minoring in either Materials Science and Engineering or in Nuclear Engineering provides students with the opportunity to expand their learning experience beyond their primary major.
How do I apply?
To add a minor, you will first need to fill out the Add or Cancel an Undergraduate Minor form and obtain a signature from your department to add the minor. Then, come to our Academic Services Office in 108 Rhines Hall and we will give you some background on the minor and refer you to the MSE or NE Undergraduate coordinator. They will assist you in choosing courses in our curriculum that will complement your Bachelor of Science degree.
Requirements for Minor
The requirements for the MSE minor can be found here.
The requirements for the NE minor can be found here.
Courses
The department offers more than 40 undergraduate Materials and Engineering and Nuclear Engineering courses.
Click here to view the scheduled courses.