Overview
A multi-disciplinary approach to education is evident at the Materials Engineering MSc program from San José State University program’s specialization areas of semiconductor processing, structural materials, and biomaterials. Elective courses are also available in science, business, and other engineering fields. This broad-based, multi-disciplinary education has proven to be an important factor for a student’s future success, either at leading Silicon Valley companies or in Ph.D. programs. Class schedules are designed for the convenience of employed engineers who wish to pursue graduate work on a part-time basis.
Graduates with Materials Engineering from San José State University will be able to:
- solve complex engineering problems and tasks, and use engineering, science and statistics principles to justify recommendations.
- evaluate the impact of their work on society, including ethical, economic, global and environmental aspects.
- deliver effective presentations of engineering results in written and oral formats.
- apply their engineering knowledge to critically evaluate relevant literature and new technologies or systems.
- apply their engineering education to a variety of career paths.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Mechanical Behavior of Solids
- Solid State Materials Engineering
- Advanced Methods of Materials Characterization
- Advanced Solid State Thermodynamics
- Solid State Materials Engineering
- Advanced Methods of Materials Characterization
- Advanced Solid State Thermodynamics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering View 608 other Masters in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
- A 3.0 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 3.0 GPA in the last two years of full time study.
- Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
- English Language Proficiency Exam
- International Coursework and Degrees
- Submit U.S./Canada Transcripts
- Submit Test Scores
- Submit Declaration of Finance Form
- Submit Bank Letter or Bank Statement
- Submit Copy of Current Passport
- Submit Copy of Current Visa
Tuition Fee
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International
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 12 months.
- Non-CA Resident tuition includes an additional $396 per unit.
Living costs for San Jose
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.