Engineering and Computer Science Fact Sheet (PDF)

Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering offers interdisciplinary programs leading to the degrees of master of science and doctor of philosophy. Established in 2002, the program offers both the MS and PhD degree in materials science and engineering. While the program is relatively young, the participating departments and faculty on campus have an extensive legacy of research and of offering relevant materials science and engineering academic training.

From the smallest of the small to the opposite end of the spectrum, our students develop a foundation in the principles of materials science, selecting an atomic/nano approach or a bulk/macro approach. This foundation is then coupled with specialized knowledge in one area of materials, such as: energy production, storage and transmission; nanomaterials for a range of applications; electronic materials with a specialization in flexible electronics; biomaterials; modeling and mechanical behavior.

Graduate Degrees Offered

• MS with an engineering emphasis or a science emphasis
• PhD with an engineering emphasis or a science emphasis

Related Programs

• Professional Science Management Certificate
• Professional Science Master's Certificate in Materials Science Engineering
• Accelerated Degrees: Chemistry BS + Materials Science and Engineering MS; Physics BS + Materials Science and Engineering MS (Learn more about Accelerated Degree Programs.)

Application Deadlines

Admission Requirements*

The standards maintained by The Graduate School and individual departments and programs are applied to ensure that applicants admitted to the University are well qualified and trained to study at this institution and have a reasonable expectation of successfully completing a graduate program, and who, with the benefit of graduate education, are most likely to contribute substantially to their academic or professional fields.

To be eligible, you must have and provide:

• A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
• Complete set of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts. At minimum, a 3.0 GPA is required. See details.

Applicant Qualifications:

All applicants must also submit the following:

1. Online graduate degree application and application fee
2. Transcripts from each college/university which you attended
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Personal statement (2-3 pages) describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to your program's admissions committee.
5. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
6. Official GRE scores

And, for international applicants:

1. International Student Financial Statement form (PDF)
2. Official bank statement/proof of support
3. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores

*This information is subject to change. While we make every effort to keep it accurate and up-to-date, we recommend you contact the department for program-specific requirements.