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Master of Science (MS) Degree Program

Thesis Option

A total of 30 hours is required for the MS with a major in materials science and engineering. Additional requirements include the following.

• A major consisting of 12 hours of graduate courses in materials science and engineering.
• The materials science and engineering major must include 511, 512, 515, and 516 for the metallurgy concentration; and two graduate specialization courses approved by the student’s faculty committee for the materials concentration.
• Additional courses up to 12 hours total in related areas.
• Master’s thesis 500, totaling 6 to 12 hours.
• Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive oral examination administered by the faculty committee.
• All resident students are required to participate in the graduate seminars in materials science and engineering, as appropriate, during each semester in which it is offered.
• Three hours of Materials Science and Engineering 503 or 504 may be counted toward degree requirements.

Non-thesis Option

Any candidate may apply for a non-thesis option. Upon acceptance, a supervisory committee of three will be appointed. At least two members of the committee will be from the faculty in the major area of materials science and engineering. The requirements for completion of the non-thesis option are as follows.

Completion of a total of 30 hours of graduate coursework. At least 18 of those hours must be in the department, and up to 12 hours may be in related areas.

Three hours of Materials Science and Engineering; 503 or 504 may be counted toward degree requirements.

The materials science and engineering major must include the same courses required for the thesis option.

The faculty committee must approve the candidate’s degree program.

Satisfactory completion of Materials Science and Engineering 580 (Critical Review) as a culminating experience.

This course shall include a comprehensive examination administered by the faculty committee.