Materials Science and Engineering ,Minor

Explore the intersection of chemistry, physics and engineering to better understand the materials that shape our world. You'll gain practical skills to improve those materials, making this program a strong complement to any science or engineering major.

Description ▲

In the materials science and engineering minor program, you gain an in-depth understanding of materials, including their structure, processing, properties and performance.

At a glance ▲

College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Location: Tempe

Curriculum ▲

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2026-2027 Catalog Year

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
The minor in materials science & engineering requires a minimum of 16 credit hours. A minimum cumulative 2.00 ASU GPA is needed to complete the minor. Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Minor Required Courses
MSE 250 Structure and Properties of Materials Students in programs that require MSE 250 will need to take an additional upper-division MSE course in place of MSE 250. 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
MSE 355 Structure and Defects 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
Upper Division MSE Elective Note: MSE 301 does not count towards the minor. 6 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	6
Materials-Related Lab
MSE 212 Microstructure and Properties Lab Note: MSE 212 is the recommended lab course to fulfill this requirement. MSE 356 Thin Film and Microelectronic Devices Lab MSE 451 Nanomaterials and Electronics Characterization Lab 1 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	1
Materials-Related Course
BME 318 Biomaterials CEE 353 Civil Engineering Materials CHE 468 Polymer Principles and Processing CHM 471 Solid-State Chemistry EEE 352 Properties of Electronic Materials EEE 436 Fundamentals of Solid-State Devices 300-Level MSE Elective 400-Level MSE Elective PHY 481 Materials Physics I 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3

Notes

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 2.75

Incompatible Majors: BA in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in materials science and engineering

Other Enrollment Requirements: Students must hold sophomore status to enroll in this program. To complete the program, students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in all minor courses. Students adding the minor also need to complete:

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.

Career opportunities▲

For engineering graduates, a minor in materials science and engineering can expand career opportunities in nanotechnology, electronics, health care, sustainability and energy. For nonengineering graduates, this minor can provide a foundation in sustainability, nanotechnology and materials physics.

Contact information▲

Materials Science and Engineering Program | USE 138
semte@asu.edu
480-965-2335

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Materials Science and Engineering ,Minor