Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering program at Boston University requires students to establish the necessary foundation in solid-state materials, thermodynamics, and the kinetic processes of materials, in addition to advanced materials engineering coursework. All students are required to complete a practicum. Students may satisfy the practicum requirement by completing one of two courses or an approved project (non-thesis option). Alternatively, students may satisfy the practicum requirement by developing a research focus and carrying out original research that culminates in a written thesis (thesis option).

Key facts

The program is designed to be completed by full-time students in one calendar year for students choosing the non-thesis option; part-time study is also permitted. Students choosing to complete a thesis should expect to complete the program in two years. Students who excel in the MSE MS program may be encouraged to apply to the MSE post-MS PhD program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Chemistry of Cell Structure and Machinery

Continuum Mechanics

Mechanics of Biomaterials

Skeletal Tissue Mechanics

Biorheology
Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed electronic application

Application Fee of $95

Statement of Purpose (essay)

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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