About Materials Engineering, Bsmte in University of Alabama At Birmingham
The world is made out of all sorts of stuff—metals, plastic, glass, stones, almost anything you can think of—and materials engineers not only study how to make that stuff but also why we use it. As a grad, you can go on to work in aerospace, chemical, automotive, metals casting, biomedical, or microelectronics fields.
For success in this field, we believe hands-on experience is invaluable. That's why we complement your classes with labs, research, internships, and co-ops. We offer a general 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.
- Graduates from the program work at U.S. Steel Corp, Whirlpool Corporation, GE Aviation, Southern Company, the U.S. Air Force, General Motors, and more.
- Materials engineers made an average annual salary of $98,610 in 2017 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12/ XII with a minimum score of 65% overall
English Language Requirements
TOEFL (UAB code: 1856): 77
IELTS: 6.0 overall with at least a 5.5 on each section of the examination
Pearson Academic Test of English
- A minimum score of 53, all applicants
University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA Cost of Attendance
| Fee |
Cost |
| Alabama Resident Tuition |
$8,568 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$27,630 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$20,400 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$39,462 |
