Materials Science and Engineering is a field that integrates the knowledge and tools of chemistry and physics with engineering principles to design, fabricate and characterize improved and novel materials such as polymers, including biodegradable plastics and biocompatible materials; ceramics, metals and composites for stronger structural materials among others. The BS Chemistry - BS Materials Science and Engineering is a five year dual-major program where the students obtain a BS Chemistry after four years and a BS Materials Science and Engineering (BS MSE) after the fifth year. The program combines a strong foundation in chemistry with a focus on materials through specialized electives.