Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Beijing Municipal First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Site
National Engineering Education Accreditation
Cultivation Objectives
This program is tailored to meet the national demand for the development of the materials industry, focusing on cultivating application-oriented engineering professionals with a solid foundation in materials science and engineering and a strong understanding of low-carbon and environmentally friendly concepts. Graduates are expected to:
Possess a foundation in humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering principles, as well as professional knowledge in materials science and engineering.
Demonstrate lifelong learning capabilities and the ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex, materials-related engineering problems.
Uphold ethical standards in engineering practices and effectively collaborate and communicate within multidisciplinary teams.
Become well-rounded individuals excelling in moral, intellectual, physical, esthetic, and labor education.
Graduates primarily work in the new energy and semiconductor industries, including research institutions, enterprises, testing and certification agencies, and industry consulting firms. They engage in fields such as new materials and device process development, materials testing and certification, engineering design and consulting, and production and operations management. After approximately five years of professional practice, graduates are expected to take on roles such as technical supervisors, key members in R&D teams, or project management engineers.
Cultivation Characteristics
Program Strengths:
The program was recognized as a Beijing Municipal First-Class Undergraduate Major in 2022 and successfully passed the Engineering Education Accreditation internal expert review in 2023.
Outstanding Faculty:
The program is supported by a high-level teaching team led by Professor Chen Fei, a Beijing Teaching Master, and a National Outstanding Teaching Team in Petroleum and Chemical Education. The faculty includes:
1 Beijing Middle-Aged and Young Backbone Teacher
1 recipient of Beijing Youth Talent Support Program
5 Outstanding Youth Talents in Beijing
64% of faculty members hold senior professional titles, and 91% have doctoral degrees, ensuring a strong academic and research foundation.
Disciplinary Platforms:
The program is backed by robust academic and research platforms, including:
Beijing Key Laboratory for Special Elastomer Composite Materials
Beijing Academic Innovation Team for Biomedical Materials
Materials Science, a Beijing Key Development Discipline
First-level academic master's degree program in Materials Science and Engineering
Professional master's degree program in Materials and Chemical Engineering
Doctoral discipline construction platform for Materials and Chemical Engineering
Additionally, the program features one high-quality Beijing municipal course and one first-class undergraduate course in Beijing universities.
Student-Centered Education:
The program implements a comprehensive undergraduate mentorship system, ensuring personalized and precise student development. Adhering to the philosophy of "student-centered, interest-driven, and process-focused" education, the program emphasizes undergraduate research training, with over 70% of students participating in Undergraduate Research Training (URT) projects. Over the past three years, three students have been honored as the university's Top Ten Students.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
The program emphasizes the integration of scientific research and education and industry-academia collaboration, developing a New Materials Technology Innovation Platform. Partnerships have been established with over 10 enterprises, including Yanshan Petrochemical, SMIC, Meijin Energy, Beijing Zolix Instruments, BGRIMM Testing & Certification Services, and Beijing Zhongke Nano Technology. These partnerships support a practice-oriented teaching system featuring design-based and comprehensive experiments and a production-study-research-application integrated model. The program also encourages participation in academic competitions such as the Challenge Cup, Metallography Competition, and Heat Treatment Competition, with students achieving a 11.2% award rate in external competitions.
Core Curriculum
Condensed Matter Physics, Fundamentals of Materials Science A, Applied Electrochemistry, Fundamentals of New Energy Materials, Mechanical Properties of Materials, Physical Properties of Materials, Materials Analysis Methods, Metallurgy and Heat Treatment, Materials Preparation and Processing, etc.
Postgraduate and International Studies
Domestic Postgraduate Studies:
The program actively supports students in pursuing further studies through postgraduate exam preparation courses and guidance. Approximately 15% of graduates continue their education at prestigious institutions, including Tsinghua University, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing University of Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing University of Technology, and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
International Studies:
Graduates also pursue advanced studies at renowned international universities, including:
Northeastern University (USA)
Pennsylvania State University (USA)
University of Southern California (USA)
University of Manchester (UK)
University of Leeds (UK)
Monash University (Australia)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Career Prospects
The new materials industry is one of the ten key fields under the 14th Five-Year Plan and "Made in China 2025", recognized as a high-tech sector with immense development potential and significant influence on future advancements. By 2025, the talent gap in the field of new materials is expected to exceed 10 million.
Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering program enjoy strong career flexibility, with an average employment rate exceeding 98% in recent years. Career opportunities span diverse fields, including energy, new materials, transportation, environmental protection, and pharmaceuticals. Graduates are employed in roles related to product R&D, production, technical services, and resource management at enterprises, research institutions, and public organizations. The program ensures that graduates are highly competitive in the job market and well-prepared for future development.