<p>Hey guys, I'm a chemistry major looking to go into MSE (materials science/eng). All the MSE programs I have seen say that a chemistry or physics degree is accepted (although a couple more classes may be required, but its not many).</p>
<p>My question is how do grad schools compare chemistry or other pure science GPA's to engineering GPA's? I'm looking at about a 3.83 cumulative / 3.90 junior & senior year/ 3.93 major GPA, which sounds impressive but I am sure is nothing compared to engineering majors with the same GPA. If it helps, I go to georgia tech (famous for its engineering, not so famous for its chemistry but not bad). I am looking to go straight to a PhD program...</p>
<p>Anyone have any idea where this would put me in the eyes of engineers? Also, any other tips on making the conversion? Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>I'm not sure on the specifics, but that is very impressive. I imagine you should be able to get into almost any engineering PhD program.</p>
<p>If you're a chemistry major applying to MSE programs, you should have some research background in MSE. This would show your interest in the field as well as back up your GPA.</p>
<p>I'm a Chemistry major at a LAC with about the same stats (3.82 overall/3.95 major) and I had no problem getting in to MSE Ph.D programs. You also don't need MSE related research beforehand; well at least I didn't. If you have enough research experience, you will have your pick of any Top 10 MSE program. At most of the visits I went to, about half of the people were not MSE undergrads so don't feel intimidated by your inexperience. I have often heard that Chemistry and Physics majors are probably more prepared since they get more fundamental coursework than the little bit of this and that you get as a MSE undergrad.</p>
<p>I can't really talk about the conversion since I haven't started yet, but I don't think the conversion will be too hard since they are closely related fields. You'll just have to take a bunch of courses to catch up what you didn't take as an undergrad.</p>
<p>My materials science friends say that their departments facilitate to incoming grad students, since many of them are out of department.</p>
<p>Thanks everybody!</p>
<p>uefastation, if you dont mind since you're story sounds a lot like mind, how extensive was your research? Any publications (unfortunately, no for me)? And good luck, hope the coversion is easy for you.</p>