Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering
Manila, Philippines
BSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering at Mapúa University covers physical and engineering properties of materials, analytical techniques and materials processing technologies. It includes computer programming, waste recycling and biotechnology. Students can specialize in Semiconductors & Electronic Materials or Metallurgy. Programme educational objectives expect graduates to solve complex engineering problems, consider safety, health and environmental concerns, pursue lifelong learning, demonstrate professional success and improve engineering practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in mineral extraction, metal fabrication, foundries, semiconductor and ceramic industries, metallurgy firms, quality control, process engineering, recycling and waste management, biotechnology, research/academia or government agencies.
This program aims to meet the demand for graduates of industries such as mineral, metal fabrication, foundry, semiconductor, ceramic, and other related industries. It highlights courses in physical and engineering properties of materials, analytical techniques, and material processing technologies. In addition, the program is complemented with courses in computer programming, waste recycling, and biotechnology. Students may specialize in any of the two areas of Semiconductors & Electronic Materials and Metallurgy. Career opportunities for geological engineers include those with geotechnical, environmental, groundwater, mining, petroleum, and construction companies/ consultancy firms or with government agencies.
Objectives
- To enable our graduates to practice as successful materials scientists and engineers for the advancement of society. - To promote professionalism in materials science and engineering practice.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO):
Within the five years after graduation, the graduates of Materials Science and Engineering program shall have
- Undertaken, singly or in teams, projects that show ability to solve complex engineering problems
- Had substantial involvement in projects that take into consideration safety, health, environmental concerns and the public welfare, partly through adherence to required codes and laws.
- Demonstrated professional success via promotions and/or positions of increasing responsibility
- Demonstrated life-long learning via progress toward completion of an advanced degree, professional development/continuing education courses, or industrial training courses
- Exhibited professional behavior and attitude in engineering practice
- Initiated and implemented actions toward the improvement of engineering practice
