Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering major for the MS degree from University of Tennessee Knoxville is offered through two options:

Thesis Option, MS degree

Project Option (non-thesis), MS degree

MSE also offers two technical areas of concentration in the MS program: (1) nanomaterials; and (2) automotive materials.

Concentrations (Optional) and Options Available

Nanomaterials — Thesis, Project

Automotive Materials — Thesis, Project

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Maintainability Engineering

Mathematical and Numerical Problem Solving Skills for Materials Scientists and Engineers

Fundamentals of Plastic Deformation

Laboratory Methods in Polymer Engineering

Smart Materials and Structures

Computational Plasticity and Micromechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic applicants can apply up to two weeks before the term starts, unless the program has an earlier deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 230 other Masters in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

The materials science and engineering program is flexible and interdisciplinary in nature. Students may be admitted from a wide range of disciplines. These include physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, nuclear engineering and engineering science programs.
Applicants for admission to the MS program in materials science and engineering are expected to have completed a bachelor’s degree in an area of engineering or science with a grade-point-average of at least 2.7 out of 4.00 (or 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study).
All applicants must submit scores from the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33256 USD / year

≈ 33256 USD / year
Out-of-State

33256 USD / year

≈ 33256 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13812 USD / year

≈ 13812 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 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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Concentrations (Optional) and Options Available

Programme Structure

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Duration

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