Is Materials Science and Engineering Right for You?

Materials enable every modern technology, from advanced electronics and clean energy systems to life-saving medical devices and sustainable transportation. Materials science and engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology to understand, design, and engineer materials that improve lives and shape the future.

At Georgia Tech, graduate students work across traditional disciplinary boundaries with leading researchers to advance scientific understanding and tackle complex real-world challenges. Through rigorous coursework and research, students gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for impactful careers in industry, government laboratories, startups, consulting, and academia.