Materials Science and Engineering (MS)

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Computer & Information Science
• Engineering & Technology
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Physical & Space Sciences

Minimum Credit Units1

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The science and engineering of materials are key to innovations in critical areas of technology, from integrated circuits and chip carriers to turbine engines and optical waveguides. The master's program in Materials Science & Engineering is designed to provide advanced exploration in the fields of materials properties, materials structures and materials processing - positioning you for exciting leadership roles and new discoveries in optical materials, biomaterials, tissue engineering, nanotechnology computational modeling of materials and more. The program offers students two pathways: a thesis option with a research emphasis or a non-thesis plan with focused coursework.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

65.63%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.871 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

55%

Enrollment % Female

45%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

35%