M.S. Materials Science and Engineering (M.S.M.S.E.) at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering offers structured graduate coursework and research experience on how material structure, properties and processing are related. It prepares students for industry work or for entry to a science or engineering Ph.D.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours: 6 core hours (EMA 6510 Characterization of Materials, ECH 6107 Molecular Thermodynamics), 18 elective hours chosen with the Graduate Director, and 6 hours of thesis or additional electives. Non-thesis students sit a comprehensive exam; thesis students defend the thesis.

Career pathways

Industry roles in sectors such as aerospace, electronics, transportation, energy and construction, or progression to a relevant Ph.D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial, civil, materials science, ceramic, metallurgy, manufacturing, polymer or related) or natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) from an accredited institution. GRE with preferred minimum scores of 50th percentile in verbal, quantitative and analytical writing. Three letters of recommendation. Statement of purpose.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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