Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Master of Materials Science and Engineering in Newark United States | University of Delaware

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSEG) provides an accelerated 4+1 BS/MMSE pathway for exceptional University of Delaware undergraduates. This initiative enables students to complete both a Bachelor's degree from various collaborating departments (such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Civil & Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, along with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences) and a Master's in Materials Science and Engineering (MMSE) within five years of full-time University of Delaware enrollment.

Civil engineers create the foundational systems for contemporary society. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 7% increase in civil engineering employment from 2021 to 2031. Our research teams lead civil engineering advancements, exploring innovations in bridge design and assessment, composite materials in concrete and steel applications, coastal process modeling and field studies, intelligent transportation systems, disaster science, and sustainable practices.

Our curriculum equips students to become future civil engineers through mandatory coursework in mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals. Beginning in the spring semester of their junior year, students select technical electives in specialized fields including structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, transportation, railroad, and ocean and coastal engineering. The program also offers minors in environmental engineering, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.

Our vibrant research initiatives and faculty engagement with professional organizations guarantee that undergraduate education remains current, academically rigorous, and incorporates experiential learning. Numerous opportunities exist for undergraduates to collaborate with faculty and graduate students as paid research assistants or through independent study projects. Students can also opt for our cooperative education program, acquiring professional industry experience while completing their degree within four years.