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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers two distinct graduate degree programs.
- The program leading to the Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (M.S. MSE) is a thesis-based program designed to prepare students for research and development and further study at the doctoral level.
- The program leading to the Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering (M.Engr. MSE) is a non-thesis program with a focus on professional development.
Both programs are interdisciplinary and involve faculty members from the College of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences with expertise in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology.
General program information:
 Application and admission requirements
Advisor and supervisory committee
Degree requirements
Masters of Science in Materials Science & Engineering (PDF file)
Masters of Engineering in Materials Science & Engineering (PDF file)
Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) graduate course descriptions
Guidelines for the Comprehensive Exam (for Master of Engineering degrees)
Guidelines for the Thesis from the Graduate Catalog (for Master of Science degrees)
Graduate Degree Deadlines (Updated February 2006)
Forms:
This section contains forms that students will need to fill out at various times during the program. Consult with your advisor if you have any questions about these forms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadlines in the Academic Calendar are incorrect. Please see the revised schedule of deadlines for turning in these forms. (as of February 2006)
Program Development Form
All graduate students should work with their advisor/department to fill out the Program Development Form in the first semester of study. The Program Development Form will serve as a plan of study for the student.
Application for Admission to Candidacy
A student may apply for admission to candidacy after completion of all MSE core courses (MSE 505, MSE 508, PHYS 515, PHYS 523). A properly completed Admission to Candidacy form includes the exact final list of courses that are to be applied to meet the credit requirements of the graduate degree program. The form must be submitted no later than the semester prior to the semester of graduation (see exact deadlines in the academic calendar). A student must first be admitted to candidacy before scheduling or participating in a final oral or written examination.
Completion of Graduate Degree Form
A student nearing the completion of a graduate degree program must submit this form with the attached diploma fee to Graduate Admissions and Degree Services. The form must be submitted no later than the deadline published in the academic calendar for the semester in which the student plans to graduate.
Report of Culminating Activity
The Report of Culminating Activity form should be initiated by the student prior to their culminating activity. The form should then be submitted to the student’s advisor so that the advisor and supervisory committee can note the completion of the culminating activity. Students should be aware that the deadline for completion of culminating activities is about half-way through the semester in which the student chooses to graduate (see exact deadlines in the academic calendar).
Graduate Defense Planning Guide NEW!
The Graduate Defense Planning Guide is intended to help you with the final planning for your thesis defense. The information you add to this worksheet will help staff members create a flyer, reserve a room, and post advertising for your defense. You should plan to complete this form about a month before your anticipated defense date.
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