Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering

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The M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering program allows students to obtain advanced knowledge in materials and expand their skill sets in emerging topics of interest. This interdisciplinary program covers a wide variety of topics such as material properties, experimental techniques, fabrication and characterization of materials, novel materials, and material-related applications. The program will prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills for careers in materials science and engineering. Thesis and non-thesis (course-only) tracks are available, both of which require a total of 30 credits. For the thesis track, 9 of the 30 credits come from original research that culminates in a thesis. For the non-thesis option, all 30 credits come from coursework.

Tracks

The program includes two tracks - a thesis track and a non-thesis track.

Non-Thesis Track: Students choosing the non-thesis track take 30 credits of traditional (non-thesis) courses.
Thesis Track: Students choosing the thesis track will also take 30 credits, but they will substitute between 9 credits of thesis courses for traditional (non-thesis) courses.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 12 s.h.

MSE 00510 - Structure, Symmetry, and Properties of Materials Credits: 3
MSE 00520 - Thermodynamics of Materials Credits: 3
MSE 00530 - Experimental Techniques in Materials Science and Engineering Credits: 3
MSE 00610 - Kinetics of Materials Credits: 3

Other Required Course: 3 s.h.

Students will be required to take one of the following mathematics courses (unless an alternative math-intensive science or engineering course is approved):

MATH 01521 - Nonlinear Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 01505 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I Credits: 3
MATH 01512 - Complex Analysis I Credits: 3
MATH 01515 - Engineering Applications of Analysis Credits: 3
MATH 03511 - Operations Research I Credits: 3
MATH 03512 - Operations Research II Credits: 3
STAT 02513 - Applied Stochastic Processes Credits: 3
STAT 02514 - Decision Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 02525 - Design and Analysis of Experiments Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 15 s.h.

Any graduate-level course from BME, CEE, CHE, CHEM, ECE, PHYS, MATH, ME, MSE and MATH. Some courses have prerequisites so students need to consult with their Advisor/Advisory Committee before selecting courses.

Recommended Elective Courses

Thesis Track Research Courses: 9 s.h.

MSE 00599 - Master’s Thesis Research Credits: 1 to 9
MSE 00598 - Master’s Thesis Research Continuation Credits: 9

Total Required Credits for the Program: 30 s.h.

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering (Non-Thesis Track) is a Category 2 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Timothy Vaden
856.256.5457
vadent@rowan.edu