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Materials Engineering

University of Alabama at Birmingham Rank #706
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Degree Type Bachelor
Delivery Method On-campus
Duration 4 years
Application Deadline Fall 2026: June 1, 2026. Spring 2026: November 1, 2025. Summer 2026: May 15, 2026
Country United States
Language English

Program Overview

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Engineering through its Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department, focusing on metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites with concentrations like biomaterials, while integrating core engineering principles, research, and hands-on labs for diverse industry careers in areas like aerospace and medical devices.

  1. Duration: 4-year, full-time undergraduate program.
  2. Total Credits: Requires 128 semester hours.
  3. Specializations: Students can concentrate in Biomaterials, Metallurgy, or Polymer Matrix Composites.
  4. Key Facilities: Students have access to the 20,000-square-foot Materials Processing and Development (MPAD) facility.

https://www.uab.edu/engineering/mme/undergraduate

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the program can pursue careers in aerospace, chemical, automotive, metals casting, biomedical, or microelectronics fields. They have been employed by companies such as U.S. Steel Corp, Whirlpool Corporation, GE Aviation, Southern Company, the U.S. Air Force, and General Motors. Materials engineers have an average annual salary of $108,310 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program Curriculum

curriculum, or you can focus on tissue engineering and implants, metals and automotive materials, or the chemical makeup of polymers. Plus, you can enrich your experience with additional research and seminars in our honors program, or even get a certification to teach general science through the UABTeach program. Best of all, you'll have access to our state-of-the-art 20,000 square-foot Materials Processing and Development (MPAD) facility.

Admission Requirements

Freshman Entry: Typically requires a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and an ACT Math score of 22 or higher (or SAT equivalent). Standard Entry: Minimum overall GPA of 2.20 and math placement in MA 105 (Pre-Calculus Algebra) or higher. Transfer Students: Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.20.

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Application Information

  • Application Deadline Fall 2026: June 1, 2026. Spring 2026: November 1, 2025. Summer 2026: May 15, 2026
  • Start Date Information not available on program website
  • Language English
  • Duration 4 years
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