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Overview
Closely tied to industry needs and applications, the program supports research in nanomaterials, semiconductor materials, biomaterials, composites, metallurgy, welding, micro-joining, manufacturing, computational modeling, and materials synthesis, post-treatment, and characterization. The flexibility of the program structure encourages students to explore research in conventional disciplines as well as those in inter- or multi-disciplines. The Materials Science and Engineering from Portland State University features research thrusts spanning a wide range of cutting-edge and cross-disciplinary areas.
From zero-gravity experiments in space to developing nano-materials for biomedical application, faculty within the Mechanical & Materials Engineering Department engage in a variety of innovative research areas. At Portland State University, students can work in tandem with faculty who are locally and internationally recognized as academics on the forefront of their endeavors.
Career
Careers in the Material Science Engineering field can span various industries, including:
- additive manufacturing
- aerospace
- automotive
- biomedical
- construction
- defense
- electronics
- energy
- heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
- industrial
- materials and metals
- mechanical design
- patent law
- railway
- research and development
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar
- Phase Transformations and Kinetics in Materials
- Scanning Electron Microscopy for Materials and Device Characterizations
- Transmission Electron Microscopy and Chemical Analysis of Materials
- Materials Failure Analysis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
45 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 373 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified translation of transcripts
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
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33120 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 736 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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33120 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 736 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
22905 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 509 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Portland
1271 - 2262 USD /month
Living costs
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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.
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