Masters in Materials Science

In this fast paced world, where consumer goods are being used up  at a lightning speed and technologies are getting older the very next day, we can no longer rely on the old models of innovation. Those days are long past when we designed our products based on material we already had; today new material is invented to suit the needs of a specific product. Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is the driving force behind this technology which continues to improve our day to day life. MSE is an interdisciplinary branch of study whose focal point is to create new materials based on the needs of a particular project. Materials engineers help create products from tiny but complex computer chips to huge space launch vehicles.

Masters in Materials Science and Engineering engages students in developing and understanding relationships between processing, structure, properties, and the performance of materials in Engineering applications. It provides a research-intensive environment that encourages collaboration between students and professionals from the field. This environment provides a strong foundation for advancing the scope of materials research, developing important technical innovations, and preparing engineers and scientists for challenging leadership careers.

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Course Structure

USA does have an open schooling system which means you are eligible to apply in any degree regardless of you background but such students who don’t have background in MSE are required to take some additional credit hours. These courses are taken in addition to the degree requirements and may include undergraduate courses. Without additional credit hours, it takes minimum 30 credit hours to graduate.

Curriculum is divided into three parts
1. Core courses which include

Thermodynamics of materials

Structure and Diffraction

Principles of Inorganic Materials

Soft matter physics

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Materials Science and Engineering

2. Electives which include

Solar Energy: Fundamentals

Composite Materials

Techniques of surface and nano structure characterization

Solid State Electronics for Engineering II

Reliability and Failure of Solid State Devices

Microfabrication Techniques

Thermodynamics and Reaction Kinetics of Solids

Polymer Properties and Structure

3. Last and most important section is area of specialization, candidates are required to choose any one area and then take at least six courses in it. Following are the options from which you can choose:

Electronic and Photonic Materials

Particulate and Nano Materials

Mathematical and Computational Materials Science Track

Those of you who want to do MS with a thesis need to write and defend a thesis acceptable to an authoritative body generally made up of multiple faculties.  

Eligibility

Masters in materials science and engineering is a STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degree and in some countries they may put some eligibility restrictions based on your background. Most countries, however, follow open schooling system and hence there is no restriction based on your background.

Graduate level entry into international universities requires that you should have completed your bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Your academic performance is measured through your Grade Point Average (GPA) by most of the international universities. Academic eligibility should be confirmed with the “Admission Committee” of your respective schools, and you should avoid taking advice from non-official channels.

A good GRE or GMAT score is absolutely indispensable when it comes to getting admitted into a top university for the Materials Science and Engineering program.

Language courses like TOEFL and IELTS are required by most top schools. TOEFL test scores are accepted in the USA, while IELTS is recognized by schools from many countries such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK.

You also need to prepare a resume, an SOP, and a recommendation letter. You can use this tool of ours to review your SOP. It is automated and hassle-free. Most candidates take the role of their resume and the recommendation letter very lightly. It is advisable to give proper attention to your resume as well as the recommendation letter. You should get your recommendation letter via professional or academic contacts, preferably by someone who knows you well.

The last obstacle to tackle would be the interview, most of the schools will require you to go through an interview round, once your application gets accepted. Get some insight into interview questions and make a note of the answers that are expected from you beforehand.