Overview

Key facts

Most students of the Materials Science and Engineering programme at the University of Washington, complete a project, research or internship-based paper upon graduation, though thesis options are also available. Successful students earn a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering upon completion of this program.

Career development

Students gain experience within the program for careers in a variety of fields including aerospace, consulting, biomedicine and energy. Based on its geographical location and faculty expertise, the department has relationships with some of the top engineering companies such as Boeing, PNNL, Intel, Micron and Hitachi Consulting. Graduates of the program pursue careers in research and development, serve as consultants, engage in entrepreneurial activities, or pursue doctoral studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomimetics

Biomaterials & Bionanotechnology

Ceramic Processing & Properties

Composite Materials

Electronic, Optical & Magnetic Materials

Materials Characterization/Metrology with electrons, photons & scanning probes

Materials Chemistry, Modeling & Physics

Metals & Alloys

Polymers

Thin Films and Lithography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 231 other Masters in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

An eligible applicant to the Master of Science degree has earned a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or physics from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent in a foreign country.

Admission to the department is competitive and all components of a student’s application are considered in evaluating his or her eligibility for admission.
Applicants should meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits. The average GPA for our 2018 master's degree cohort was 3.4.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32811 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32811 USD / year

≈ 32811 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18792 USD / year

≈ 18792 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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