Metallurgy and Materials
Science Major
What is Metallurgical and Materials
Science Engineering?
Metallurgical Engineering is the science
and technology of processing materials to extract, refine
and recycle metals. Students who choose this field as
a major will work with many different kinds of machinery
and technology. Metallurgical engineering has three distinct
branches: physical metallurgy, mineral processing and
extractive metallurgy. Numerous industries require metallurgical
engineers for various roles.
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What are Some Specializations Within
this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Ceramic
Sciences and Engineering |
Material
Engineering |
Metallurgical
Engineering |
Metallurgy |
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What Kinds of Students Major in
Metallurgical and Materials Science Engineering?
Individuals who choose this field as
a major will have to be proficient and adaptive in many
fields of learning. Students will take advanced courses
in the fields of physical metallurgy, mineral processing
and extractive metallurgy and will be required to possess
detailed information in each field. This is either an
individual or team effort career, depending upon the position
chosen.
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What Courses Do Metallurgical and
Materials Science Engineering Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Energy
Resources |
Extractive
Metallurgy |
Physical
Metallurgy |
Processing
and Analysis of Digital Images |
Material
and Energy Balances |
Fluid
Flow |
Corrosion
Engineering |
Dislocation
Theory |
Mineral
Processing |
Process
Engineering Statistics |
Hydrometallurgy |
High-Temperature
Chemical Processing |
Advanced
Fluid-Solid Reaction Engineering |
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What Types of Positions do Metallurgical
and Materials Science Engineering Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Metallurgical
Engineer |
Process
Engineer |
Reliability
Engineer |
Ceramic
Dry Press Engineer |
Components
Engineer |
Environmental
Project Engineer |
Test
Engineer- Metallurgy |
Senior
Project Engineer/Metallurgist |
Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
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offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
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Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Two-Year College Curriculums to
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