Curriculum and Degree Requirements

The semiconductor science and engineering minor is currently available to students from either the Cockrell School of Engineering or the College of Natural Sciences from one of four majors: electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or chemistry. Students must also have completed at least 24 hours in residence to apply. We recommend that applicants for this minor program have at least 3 remaining semesters at UT Austin.

All students in the minor program need to complete one track-independent course (SSE 360: Introduction to Semiconductor Engineering) or an approved alternative. In addition, all students need to complete four elective courses within their chosen track (two of which are mandatory). 

For more information on specific elective courses within each track, please see the Minor in Semiconductor Science and Engineering Course List (EID authentication required).

Application and Admission Requirements

Applications are due in the fall of each academic year for enrollment in the spring semester.


For additional information on admission requirements, please contact your academic advisor.