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MS Materials Science and Engineering at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering at Tufts University is a 30-credit master’s program that prepares students to study, design, process, and test materials for advanced engineering and scientific applications. Students explore how the structure and properties of materials can be understood and tailored for uses in areas such as drug delivery, semiconductors, water treatment, energy, electronics, infrastructure, and biomedical technology.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Biomedical Engineering  |  Duration: 12 - 24 months (30 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Students build graduate-level knowledge in materials science and engineering while developing the ability to understand how material structure, processing, properties, and performance are connected.

Career pathways

Graduates may pursue engineering, research, technical, manufacturing, or product-focused roles in areas such as materials engineering, materials science, product development, quality control, semiconductor processing, polymers, composites, ceramics, metallurgy, biomaterials, energy materials, and environmental materials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Resume/CV; Personal Statement; Transcripts; Three letters of Recommendation; Official GRE scores (if applicable); GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable); Portfolio (optional)

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 12 - 24 months (30 credits)

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