Overview

Graduates of the Materials Engineering and Science degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology formulate solutions to materials problems through the use of multi-disciplinary approaches made possible with a broad background in basic materials science and engineering coupled with an area of specialization.

Two options are available in this degree program: one option involves a thesis component and the other option involves coursework only. In the thesis option, 24 hours of coursework and a minimum 6 credit hours of thesis research are required. With the second option, 32 hours of coursework must be taken. In the latter option however, the students are required to undertake a project under the supervision of a faculty member. Because students graduating with this degree are expected to have a broad-based fundamental knowledge in both materials engineering and materials science, every student is required to take the following core courses.

Student Outcomes

At completion of the degree program, students in Materials Engineering and Science will have:

an ability to apply general technical knowledge to solve problems related to materials engineering and science and conduct research

an ability to apply core Materials Engineering and Science discipline knowledge to analyze and interpret data

an ability to communicate effectively in a technical manner (both written and oral)

an ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner consistent with a graduate level

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cold Spray Processing

Computational Modeling

Corrosion Inhibition

Development of Multiphase Materials

Direct Write Technology

Fiber Reinforced Composites

Friction Stir Welding

Geotechnology

Hydrometallurgical Extraction

Magnetic Nanocomposites

Nanoscale Electronic Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

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Non-thesis MS campus students deadlines:

Fall - April 1

Spring - October 1

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rapid City, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 712 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), three letters of recommendation, and a GPA of 3.00 or better are required of all applicants for the MES Ph.D. program. The TOEFL exam is required for students whose native language is not English.

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

10710 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10710 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5340 USD / year

≈ 5340 USD / year

Living costs

Rapid City

United States

860 - 1300 USD / month

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