MS Degree

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering: The Master of Science degree is a research-oriented degree in which completion of a thesis is mandatory. The program consists of a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework (a minimum of 18 credit hours in MSE courses) and an acceptable thesis (minimum of six credit hours).

Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering: The Master of Engineering degree is an engineering practice-oriented program requiring a minimum of 36 credit hours (A minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework must be in MSE courses.). A maximum of six hours may be a special project.

A final program examination is required of all master's degree candidates. Non-thesis degree candidates will fulfill the program examination requirement upon the successful completion of MSE 5192, Master's Comprehensive Examination. Candidates must enroll in MSE 5192 in the semester they intend to graduate.

The M.S. and M. Engr. degree programs require successful completion of three courses out of the following four core courses:

MSE 5304. Analysis of Materials
MSE 5405. Solid State Physics and Thermodynamics of Materials
MSE 5312. Mechanical Behavior of Materials
MSE 5321. Phase Transformations of Materials

   

Elective courses:
The remaining courses can be selected from a diverse variety of materials topics.

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