Overview

Faculty in this Materials Science and Engineering at Pennsylvania State University have interests in many research areas including biomaterials, ceramics, composites and hybrids, computational materials science, electronic and photonic materials, materials chemistry and physics, metals, nanostructured and nanoscale materials, piezoelectrics and ferroelectrics, polymers and soft materials.

Students may choose to study across the major themes of materials today including materials in energy applications, nanotechnology, materials in medicine, materials in communications, materials for sensor applications, structural materials, etc., by using a combination of MATSE courses and a myriad of materials-related courses offered in the science and engineering departments at Penn State.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate appropriate breadth and depth of fundamental knowledge in materials science and engineering.
Review and critically analyze the ideas of other scientists and engineers, especially those addressing problems closely related to their own research.
Apply the scientific method using laboratory, computational and/or theoretical techniques to create new knowledge in material science and engineering or to design new materials.
Effectively communicate unanswered questions about materials in writing and oral presentations; express the scientific and societal impact of their work; and disseminate new knowledge through archived publications, such as articles and theses.
Employ the highest ethical and professional standards, and the best practices in laboratory safety, in all research and academic endeavors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thermodynamics of Materials
Kinetics of Materials Processes
Solid State Materials
Interfacial Electrochemical Processes
Biomaterials Surface Science
Biomedical Materials
Surface Characterization of Materials
Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Plants

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with baccalaureate degrees in the physical sciences and engineering with a Junior/Senior grade point average of 3.2/4.0 or higher will be considered for admission.
Scores for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are encouraged but not required for admission.
English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

48662 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48662 USD / year

≈ 48662 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27658 USD / year

≈ 27658 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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