Engineering Science (Microelectronics and Semiconductor Engineering) MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Prepares students for semiconductor and microelectronics engineering careers, a field tied to the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. Courses are in person.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours (ten courses); about three semesters | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Core: EE 530 Fundamentals of Solid-State Devices, EE 553 Microelectronic Fabrication Lab, EE 588 Fundamentals of Modern VLSI Devices, EE 569 RF and Microwave Circuits I, EE 591 Analog Integrated Circuits; optional courses include nanophotonics, quantum computing, BioMEMS, photonic devices and power electronics.

Career pathways

Electrical engineer, computer engineer, software engineer, embedded systems engineer, integrated circuits engineer, manufacturing engineer, systems engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Materials Engineering/Science or a closely related field; minimum GPA about 3.0 (B average). GRE optional; letters of recommendation not required; statement of purpose; resume/CV; unofficial transcripts (official after offer); $100 application fee. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120.

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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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