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College of Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering

Materials science and engineering pertains to the structure, properties, design, development, manufacture, and engineering application of materials of all types. Students may specialize in a number of materials technology areas including ceramics, metals, polymers, or electronic and photonic materials. Students also can design a special program of elective study, such as biomaterials or green engineering, among others.

Graduates are employed in aerospace, automotive, chemical and material, communications, electronics, petroleum and energy, and basic materials-producing industries. Students may qualify for graduate study in engineering, the sciences, medicine, law, and business.

College of Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering is a part of the College of Engineering. Majors in this college may share high school preparation requirements as well as common coursework at Virginia Tech.

For More Information

Jan Doran
Collegiate Square, Suite 302
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: (540) 231-1768

Website: Materials Science and Engineering

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