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Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering, Master of Science at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

Students in this degree program may follow requirements for a concentration in Nanotechnology or may choose electives to focus their studies in areas such as Biotechnology or Nanomaterials. However, a concentration or a focus area is not required for the program. Students can fulfill degree requirements taking courses in the Materials Science and Engineering Program along with materials-related courses from other Engineering for Professionals programs.

Faculty: Whiting School of Engineering  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

A total of ten courses must be completed within five years. The curriculum consists of two core courses and eight electives in materials science and engineering or related fields (400-level or higher with at least five being at the 600- or 700-level).

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Entry requirements

a foundational mathematics sequence (Calculus I, II, III) along with advanced mathematics courses (such as linear algebra, differential equations, probability and statistics, advanced engineering mathematics); and, a calculus-based, introductory physics sequence and an introductory chemistry sequence. This program is best suited to applicants who have received undergraduate degrees in engineering or science-related fields. Applicants whose prior education does not include the courses listed may still enroll under provisional status, followed by full admission status once they have completed the missing courses.

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