Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering Co-op program from Drexel University 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 that prepare you to take on the demands of industry or to continue study in a doctoral program.

Graduate Co-Op Program

Graduate co-op is an optional three or six-month work experience woven into academic studies for full-time master’s students. Drexel University co-op provides the opportunity to apply theory learned in class to a work experience before graduating. The insights help to direct the vision you have for your career and provide context for the remainder of your learning. You will take advantage of resources from the Steinbright Career Development Center, including programming that enhances your professionalism and resume writing and provides resources for your job search.

Starting fall 2024, students that select this option will now have access to the Steinbright Career Development Center job matching platform and will move their co-op cycle from summer to fall. For students interested in the Graduate Co-op program the best time to start is in the fall so students have access to all the resources available to them.

Some program highlights include:

Opportunity to earn money gain professional experience as an engineer

Students may work in a lab to gain valuable research skills

Most positions are paid, and most are fulltime

Average weekly pay is around $1098 per week

International students - considered CPT and does not affect OPT

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thermodynamics of Solids

Solid State Materials

Structure and Properties of Polymers

Kinetics

Experimental Technique in Materials

Numerical Engineering Methods

Ceramics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

International Students: Consideration for a term other than fall requires special permission from the academic department prior to application.

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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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.

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.

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.

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

41460 USD / year

≈ 41460 USD / year
Out-of-State

41460 USD / year

≈ 41460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41460 USD / year

≈ 41460 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees for international students are based on 3 quarters.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Overview

Graduate Co-Op Program

Career Opportunities in Materials Science and Engineering

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Philadelphia

Financing

Funding

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