Master's Program

The degree of Master of Science in Engineering with Essay is awarded subject to the recommendation of the student’s adviser and departmental approval, based on the satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

1. Three core courses in materials science and engineering

• 510.601: Structure of Materials
• 510.602: Thermodynamics of Materials
• 510.603: Phase Transformations in Materials

2. Two 600-level or higher and three 400-level or higher electives in materials science and engineering or related fields subject to the following rules:

• Each elective must be worth at least three credits. Multiple course that add up to three credits may be used in place of one three-credit course with approval from the Master’s Degree Committee.
• Up to two of the elective courses may be taken from the Engineering Programs for Professionals (EPP) part-time program.
• Up to two of the electives may be business courses.
• Any elective taken outside of the department (including all EPP courses) requires prior approval of the Master’s Degree Committee. The Master’s Degree Committee will determine the appropriate number of credits for any elective taken outside the Whiting School of Engineering.
• With the approval of the Master’s Degree Committee, the student may transfer up to two graduate courses from another institution. Students desiring such credit must make the request in writing to the Master’s Degree Committee by the end of the first semester after matriculation. This request must include a description of the course, a course syllabus, and documentation of the grade received. Please note that transfer coursework grades do not count towards calculation of the GPA.

3. Responsible Conduct of Research training (AS.360.624 or AS.360.625) in accordance with Whiting School of Engineering policy. Details about this requirement, including the criteria for determining whether the online or in-person course must be taken, are provided in the description of the policy.

4. Training on academic ethics in accordance with Whiting School of Engineering policy. This requirement can be satisfied by passing EN.500.603 (Academic Ethics).

5. A grade of C or better must be achieved in each course to obtain credit.

6. An overall grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained and a grade point average of 3.0 is required to earn the degree at the end of the program.

7. Attendance is required at the weekly Department of Materials Science and Engineering seminar (510.803/510.804).

8. A master’s essay or journal publication is required. A master’s essay must be approved by one faculty reader and conform to the requirements of the WSE Graduate Committee. For a journal publication, a student must submit to the Master’s Degree Committee an article describing his or her original research that has been published (or accepted for publication) in an archival, peer-reviewed technical journal. The student must be the primary author of the article. Research for the master’s essay or journal publication may be conducted with a corporate sponsor through the INBT Co-Op program.

Admission to the MSE program is through the standard graduate admissions process. The typical duration of the program is 21 months. The student’s transcript will reflect a Master of Science in Engineering with Essay.

The degree of Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is awarded subject to the recommendation of the student’s adviser and departmental approval, based on satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

1. Three core courses in materials science and engineering

• 510.601: Structure of Materials
• 510.602: Thermodynamics of Materials
• 510.603: Phase Transformations in Materials

2. Four 600-level or higher and three 400-level or higher electives in materials science and engineering or related fields subject to the following rules:

• Each elective must be worth at least three credits. Multiple course that add up to three credits may be used in place of one three-credit course with approval from the Master’s Degree Committee.
• Up to two of the elective courses may be taken from the Engineering Programs for Professionals (EPP) part-time program
• Up to two of the electives may be business courses.
• Any elective taken outside of the department (including all EPP courses) requires prior approval of the Master’s Degree Committee. The Master’s Degree Committee will determine the appropriate number of credits for any elective taken outside the Whiting School of Engineering.
• With the approval of the Master’s Degree Committee, the student may transfer up to two graduate courses from another institution. Students desiring such credit must make the request in writing to the Master’s Degree Committee by the end of the first semester after matriculation. This request must include a description of the course, a course syllabus, and documentation of the grade received. Please note that transfer coursework grades do not count towards calculation of the GPA.

3. Responsible Conduct of Research training (AS.360.624 or AS.360.625) in accordance with Whiting School of Engineering policy. Details about this requirement, including the criteria for determining whether the online or in-person course must be taken, are provided in the description of the policy.

4. Training on academic ethics in accordance with Whiting School of Engineering policy. This requirement can be satisfied by passing EN.500.603 (Academic Ethics).

5. A grade of C or better must be achieved in each course to obtain credit.

6. An overall grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained and a grade point average of 3.0 is required to earn the degree at the end of the program

7. Attendance is required at the weekly Department of Materials Science and Engineering seminar (510.803/510.804).

Admission to the MSE program is through the standard graduate admissions process. The typical duration of the program is 12 months. The student’s transcript will reflect a Master of Science in Engineering.

The degree of Master of Science in Engineering with Essay is awarded subject to the recommendation of the student’s adviser and departmental approval, based on the satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

1. Three core courses in materials science and engineering

• 510.601: Structure of Materials
• 510.602: Thermodynamics of Materials
• 510.603: Phase Transformations in Materials

2. Any one of the following:

• 510.604: Mechanical Properties of Materials
• 510.605: Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials
• 510.606: Polymer Chemistry & Biology

3. Four advanced (400-level or higher) electives in materials science and engineering or related fields subject to the following rules:

• Up to two of the elective courses may be taken from the Engineering Programs for Professionals (EPP) part-time program.
• Up to two of the electives may be business courses.
• Any elective taken outside of the department (including all EPP courses) requires prior approval of the Master’s Degree Committee.
• With the approval of the Master’s Degree Committee, the student may transfer up to two graduate courses from another institution. Students desiring such credit must make the request in writing to the Master’s Degree Committee by the end of the first semester after matriculation. This request must include a description of the course, a course syllabus, and documentation of the grade received. Please note that transfer coursework grades do not count towards calculation of the GPA.

4. Responsible Conduct of Research training (AS.360.624 or AS.360.625) in accordance with Whiting School of Engineering policy. Details about this requirement, including the criteria for determining whether the online or in-person course must be taken, are provided in the description of the policy.

5. Training on academic ethics in accordance with Whiting School of Engineering policy. This requirement can be satisfied by passing EN.500.603 (Academic Ethics).

6. A grade of C or better must be achieved in each course to obtain credit.

7. An overall grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained and a grade point average of 3.0 is required to earn the degree at the end of the program.

8. Attendance is required at the weekly Department of Materials Science and Engineering seminar.

9. A master’s essay or journal publication is required. A master’s essay must be approved by one faculty reader and conform to the requirements of the Graduate Board. For a journal publication, a student must submit to the Master’s Degree Committee an article describing his or her original research that has been published (or accepted for publication) in an archival, peer-reviewed technical journal. The student must be the primary author of the article. Research for the master’s essay or journal publication may be conducted with a corporate sponsor through the INBT Co-Op program.

Admission to the MSE program is through the standard graduate admissions process. The typical duration of the program is 21 months. The student’s transcript will reflect a Master of Science in Engineering with Essay.

The degree of Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is awarded subject to the recommendation of the student’s adviser and departmental approval, based on satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

1. Three core courses in materials science and engineering

• 510.601: Structure of Materials
• 510.602: Thermodynamics of Materials
• 510.603: Phase Transformations in Materials

2. Any one of the following:

• 510.604: Mechanical Properties of Materials
• 510.605: Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials
• 510.606: Polymer Chemistry & Biology

3. Six advanced (400-level or higher) electives in materials science and engineering or related fields subject to the following rules:

• Up to two of the elective courses may be taken from the Engineering Programs for Professionals (EPP) part-time program.
• Up to two of the electives may be business courses.
• Any elective taken outside of the department (including all EPP courses) requires prior approval of the Master’s Degree Committee.
• With the approval of the Master’s Degree Committee, the student may transfer up to two graduate courses from another institution. Students desiring such credit must make the request in writing to the Master’s Degree Committee by the end of the first semester after matriculation. This request must include a description of the course, a course syllabus, and documentation of the grade received. Please note that transfer coursework grades do not count towards calculation of the GPA.

4. Training on academic ethics in accordance with Whiting School of Engineering policy. This requirement can be satisfied by passing EN.500.603 (Academic Ethics).

5. A grade of C or better must be achieved in each course to obtain credit.

6. An overall grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained and a grade point average of 3.0 is required to earn the degree at the end of the program

7. Attendance is required at the weekly Department of Materials Science and Engineering seminar.

8. Up to two of the elective courses may be Graduate Research in Materials Science (510.807 and 510.808), which may be taken in the Fall or Spring session.  Note that 117 hours or research per course are required for credit.

Admission to the MSE program is through the standard graduate admissions process. The typical duration of the program is 12 months. The student’s transcript will reflect a Master of Science in Engineering.