Focus: combining traditional instruction in ceramic, metallurgy, and polymer and fiber science and engineering with modern materials including nano-, bio-, composite, electronic, and optical and magnetic materials. The joint BS/MS program is for students who want to obtain a graduate degree in addition to their BS degree.

The advanced degree provides the additional knowledge and specialization needed to further facilitate a technical career. As a participant in this program, students have an opportunity to work with individual faculty members on projects in one of the traditional or innovative research areas in MSE.