Undergraduate Admissions

We are so glad you’re considering the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNT! 

You can view more information regarding the Materials Science and Engineering BS and Materials Science and Engineering minor in the UNT catalog.

We encourage all prospective students to visit campus before applying to UNT to experience the culture and student life.

 

  • How do I apply as an incoming freshman?

    To qualify as a candidate for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, prospective freshmen should fulfill the following requirements:

  • How do I apply as a transfer student?

    Each year, UNT welcomes more than 3,500 transfer students — more than any other institution in the state. We are proud to offer these students many resources to accommodate their unique admissions needs. 

    Future transfer students should begin preparing for their college move by consulting the UNT Transfer Center, which helps students make a successful transition to college life at UNT by connecting them to a peer mentor and other campus resources.

    Undergraduate Advising can offer other helpful resources for transfer students.

    Students who transfer to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering should be eligible to enroll in Math 1710 (Calculus I) at UNT or in a higher level math class to qualify for the program. For applicants who do not meet the above requirements, admission will be granted to a pre-engineering program in the College of Arts and Sciences. The applicant will be eligible to be admitted to the College of Engineering after completing Math 1650 (Pre-Calculus) with a grade of C or better. Visit Transferring to UNT to learn more.

  • How do I apply as an international student?

    About 2,500 international students representing 140 countries call UNT their home and the university celebrates their presence on campus. The mechanical and energy engineering department is also proud of its diversity, as it welcomes an average of 50 international students each year from a multitude of countries across the world. 

    For information about how to apply to the university as an international student, visit UNT International. This program offers translation services, detailed application instructions and testimonials of UNT students from across the world.

  • How do I apply as an Honors student?

    The Honors College is a focal point of academic excellence at the University of North Texas. In partnership with other colleges at UNT, the Honors College designs, creates, and supports learning opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom, to enhance intellectual growth and academic accomplishment for the highly talented and motivated students who choose to be members. The Honors College has more than 2000 members.Find more information at: https://honors.unt.edu/

    UNT is excited to welcome this growing number of academically talented students, and the university is committed to offering resources to fit their admissions needs.

    Learn more about becoming an Honors student at UNT:

  • Sample Degree Plan

    The following is a suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to contact the MTSE Undergraduate Adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites.

    Electives and the senior design project help students specialize in particular areas. These areas could be covered individually or with overlap between other areas. For instance, an interest in specializing in tissue scaffolding materials would cross polymers and biomaterials.

    The program offers substantial electives and laboratories for senior projects that enable students to specialize in:

    • Microelectronics
    • Metals
    • Ceramics
    • Polymers
    • Energy
    • Failure analysis and design
    • Computational modeling
    • Biomaterials
    • Structural/Aerospace/Automotive
    • Characterization of Material Properties