Overview
This Materials Science and Engineering program is offered at Drexel University. The MS program in materials science and engineering provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental behavior of materials, and development of technical skills through the application of the principles in selection, design, processing, testing and use of engineering materials.
About the programme
The program offers classes and research at the forefront of materials for energy, nanotechnology, biomaterials, electronic materials, soft materials, computational materials science and advanced materials design and processing. Deepened learning that complements your interests is offered through courses in emerging subjects and abundant opportunities to participate in research.
Learn about the advances in industry, gain a global viewpoint, build entrepreneurial and teambuilding skills needed to advance your career or graduate prepared for entry into a PhD program.
Career Opportunities in Materials Science and Engineering
Graduate programs in materials science and engineering prepare you for a career path that could include continuing your education in a PhD program or pursuing advanced technical positions or management in industries such as government, aerospace, telecommunications, manufacturing, biomedical, textiles and many others in research or management roles.
Overall, employees with graduate degrees can earn up to 28 percent more than bachelor’s degree holders over the course of their career. The outlook for materials engineering jobs is good, with demand for employment expected to grow 3% through 2028, at average with the overall employment projections for all occupations and are on par with median annual wage for engineers according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is further reported that materials engineers with master’s degrees achieve a large boost to salary from achieving a postgraduate degree, with median salaries of 18 percent higher than employment with only a bachelor’s degree.
Programme Structure
Research areas included:
- Ceramics
- Composites
- Computation and theory
- Electronic materials
- Energy
- Health and medicine
- Materials processing
- Metals
- Nanomaterials
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- International Students: Consideration for a term other than fall requires special permission from the academic department prior to application.
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Philadelphia, United States
Disciplines
Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 714 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate Admission Application: Applicants may only apply to one program
- Transcripts: Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language: International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency.
- Standardized Test Scores: GRE test scores are not required for MS applicants and waived for PhD applicants through the fall 2022 application deadline. If you have already taken the GRE exam, we encourage you to submit your scores. They will be included in your application review and are a consideration in the evaluation for eligible scholarships and fellowship awards.
- 500 words essay
- Upload your résumé as part of your admission application
- Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Please note, an application fee of $65 U.S. is required
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents41460 USD / year≈ 41460 USD / year - Out-of-State41460 USD / year≈ 41460 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State41460 USD / year≈ 41460 USD / year
Living costs
Philadelphia
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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