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Engineering

MS Materials Science and Engineering at University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Programme overview

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of phenomena occurring in materials and their associated chemical, electrical, mechanical, and physical properties. The program prepares students for professional careers in materials science and engineering or for additional studies at the doctoral level. Candidates may elect programs emphasizing metals, polymers, ceramics, composite materials, or electronic materials, as well as a number of other areas.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Materials Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 30 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Analysis Of Materials; Solid State Physics And Thermodynamics Of Materials; Mechanical Behavior Of Materials; Phase Transformations Of Materials.

Career pathways

The program prepares students for professional careers in materials science and engineering or for additional studies at the doctoral level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for the master’s degree must have either a baccalaureate or master's degree in engineering or science. Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue a doctoral degree without completing a master’s degree may apply for admission into the BS to PhD Track. All applicants must meet the general requirements of the University as stated in the Graduate Admissions section of the catalog. Applicants not meeting all criteria may be admitted on a provisional or probationary basis. For applicants with no prior training in engineering or with insufficient undergraduate materials coursework, the same minimum criteria will apply. Additionally, their records will be reviewed in relation to their materials backgrounds, and probationary status with specific remedial work required may be a basis for acceptance of such applicants. The UT Arlington Materials Science and Engineering Department uses the following guidelines in reviewing applicants for admission to its master's degree program.

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: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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