Materials Science and Engineering
材料科学与工程
Materials Science and Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field that covers knowledge from various disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, mechanics, machinery, electronics, computational science, and materials science. In terms of specialized courses, students pursuing this degree will systematically learn basic theories and specialized knowledge in areas such as material preparation, processing, structural and performance research, and mechanism analysis. They will also master modern material preparation techniques and testing methods, as well as acquire testing skills.
Employment prospects
Materials science and engineering is an exciting and fascinating subject. Many new materials invented over the past few decades have greatly impacted the way we live. It has penetrated all industrial sectors. Graduates can choose to work in many different fields, such as the electronics, toy, plastics, metal, ceramics and construction industries, or in testing laboratories. Graduates may also work as quality control engineers, production engineers, test engineers or technical sales engineers for equipment, machinery and materials.
Materials science and engineering education enriches lives by enabling students to understand technical information and use scientific reasoning to analyze problems. In the past, materials science and engineering graduates pursued successful careers in other diverse fields such as finance, business, and education.
The rapid development of nanomaterials technology in recent years has opened up new opportunities for the vigorous development of materials engineers.
Auto industry
In the automotive industry, graduates majoring in materials science and engineering can participate in the research and development of automotive lightweight materials, safety performance materials, and new energy vehicle batteries and fuel cells. They may play a role in vehicle design, material selection, performance testing and production processes.
Energy and Environment
In the energy industry, materials science and engineering graduates can participate in the research and development of solar cells, wind energy equipment, battery technology and energy storage systems. In the environmental field, they may focus on developing degradable materials, pollution control materials, or environmental remediation technologies.
Nanotechnology is an important branch of materials science, and graduates can work in the research and development, production and application of nanomaterials. This includes the development of nanoelectronics, nanomedicine, nanodrug delivery systems, and nanocomposites.
Graduates can work as R&D engineers in materials R&D companies or research centers of large enterprises, focusing on the development of new materials with specific properties, such as materials with high strength, high conductivity, or special optical properties. They may be involved in the entire innovation process from basic research to product development.
Graduates can also work in technical consulting companies, providing services such as material selection, failure analysis, and material performance evaluation. They may be involved in solving industrial problems such as increasing material durability, reducing material costs, or improving production processes.
Sector rankings
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (2023)
U.S. News and World Report Global University Rankings (2023)
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (2024)
