MS Materials Science and Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The MS in Materials Science and Engineering gives students broad knowledge of materials engineering through 30 hours of coursework on traditional and emerging materials systems, experimental methods and advanced computational analyses. It can be earned through the bachelor's-accelerated master's pathway from Biological, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Materials Science and Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours; students normally complete the MS in 2-3 years | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Core courses in mass transport (functional materials chemistry and materials characterization) and Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics (9 credits), four approved track-specific courses (12 credits) and three breadth electives (9 credits). Students declare a track by their second semester.

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Entry requirements

Materials Science and Engineering graduate programmes (department level): baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, or 9 semester hours of relevant graduate coursework with at least a 3.25 GPA; at least two years of calculus/differential equations and basic physics and chemistry are generally expected; three letters of reference; 1-2 page statement of purpose. English proficiency follows the Graduate School 'All Others' minimums for international applicants. MS deadlines: Fall December 15, Spring September 15.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Graduate programmes set their own entry terms and deadlines on their programme pages; all deadlines are 10:00 pm Mountain Time. Fall, spring and summer terms are billed for graduate students.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants, payable online. GRE or GMAT requirements and deadlines vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/admissions

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