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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
- Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Principles of Crystal Chemistry
- Characterization of Materials
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Plants
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Physics General Engineering & Technology View 608 other Masters in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.2
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
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 Fee
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International
43260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43260 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
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In-State
26062 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26062 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for University Park
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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