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Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Main Subject Area

Engineering - ChemicalMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Study Level

Masters

he programs address: structure-property relationships; processing methodologies; comprehensive characterization; theory, computational methods and analytics; and engineering behavior of a broad array of materials and material systems. MS Degree Requirements The M.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering is awarded through either the Master’s Thesis (Plan A) or Master’s Comprehensive (Plan B). Both require a total of 27 credit hours distributed between courses and independent research. Plan A involves a thesis based on individual research, totaling no fewer than 9 credit hours, with a final oral defense; this plan is appropriate for full-time graduate students. Plan B involves a major project, typically 3 credit hours and completed in a single semester, and a final comprehensive oral exam; this route is usually followed by part-time graduate students who are currently employed as materials engineers. The examining committee consists of three faculty members of the department for either Plan A or Plan B. Additional committee members may be added at the discretion of the student in consultation with his or her advisor. Plan A requires successful completion of 6 courses (18 credit hours) and at least 9 credit hours of EMSE 651 (Thesis M.S.). Plan B requires the successful completion of 8 courses (24 credit hours) as well as 3 credit hours of EMSE 649(Special Projects). The six courses for Plan A and the eight courses for Plan B may include a maximum of two courses from an engineering or science curriculum outside the department. No more than two courses at the 300 level can be included; all other courses must be at the 400 level or higher. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher is required for graduation. Students with a cumulative GPA less than 2.75 will be placed on academic probation. Transfer of credit from another university is limited to six credit hours of graduate level courses (with grade B or better) taken in excess of B.S. degree requirements at the other university. A Planned Program of Study (PPOS) must be submitted by the end of the second semester for Plan A and for Plan B students. The PPOS should be prepared by the student and his/her advisor and submitted online to the School of Graduate Studies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Study Level

Masters

he programs address: structure-property relationships; processing methodologies; comprehensive characterization; theory, computational methods and analytics; and engineering behavior of a broad array of materials and material systems. MS Degree Requirements The M.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering is awarded through either the Master’s Thesis (Plan A) or Master’s Comprehensive (Plan B). Both require a total of 27 credit hours distributed between courses and independent research. Plan A involves a thesis based on individual research, totaling no fewer than 9 credit hours, with a final oral defense; this plan is appropriate for full-time graduate students. Plan B involves a major project, typically 3 credit hours and completed in a single semester, and a final comprehensive oral exam; this route is usually followed by part-time graduate students who are currently employed as materials engineers. The examining committee consists of three faculty members of the department for either Plan A or Plan B. Additional committee members may be added at the discretion of the student in consultation with his or her advisor. Plan A requires successful completion of 6 courses (18 credit hours) and at least 9 credit hours of EMSE 651 (Thesis M.S.). Plan B requires the successful completion of 8 courses (24 credit hours) as well as 3 credit hours of EMSE 649(Special Projects). The six courses for Plan A and the eight courses for Plan B may include a maximum of two courses from an engineering or science curriculum outside the department. No more than two courses at the 300 level can be included; all other courses must be at the 400 level or higher. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher is required for graduation. Students with a cumulative GPA less than 2.75 will be placed on academic probation. Transfer of credit from another university is limited to six credit hours of graduate level courses (with grade B or better) taken in excess of B.S. degree requirements at the other university. A Planned Program of Study (PPOS) must be submitted by the end of the second semester for Plan A and for Plan B students. The PPOS should be prepared by the student and his/her advisor and submitted online to the School of Graduate Studies.

Admission requirements

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