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The Materials Science option is designed to equip students for careers in research, professional work, or further education within this fast-evolving interdisciplinary domain. Drawing from foundational coursework, the program fosters analytical skills that students apply to personalized research projects, concluding with a year-long senior thesis. Participants cultivate professional autonomy, innovative thinking, leadership abilities, and lifelong learning capabilities.
International citizens must have completed Caltech's required academic preparation during their secondary school career.
Additional requirements of our international citizen applicants: TOEFL scores: Required of all international citizens unless 1) your native language is English or 2) you have studied for two or more years in a school where English is the language of instruction.