Program Overview
The Materials Science and Engineering at University of Arizona is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tucson, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 18 units of regularly scheduled (A,B,C) graduate courses, including MSE 510 - Thermodynamics, MSE 572 \x96 Kinetics. A minimum of 9 units of the 18 required units must be 500 level MSE courses.
- 4 units of miscellaneous graduate courses (research, independent study or regularly scheduled graduate-level courses). Only 1 unit of seminar (MSE 595a) will count towards the total misc. coursework requirement. However, the student must be enrolled in seminar each semester*.
- 8 units of thesis.
- 27 units of regularly scheduled (A,B,C) graduate courses of which 15 units must be from the MSE department, including MSE 510 -Thermodynamics, MSE 572 \x96 Kinetics
- 3 units of miscellaneous graduate courses (independent study or regularly scheduled graduate-level courses). Only 1 unit of seminar (MSE 595a) will count towards the total misc. coursework requirement. However, the student must be enrolled in seminar each semester*.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Official transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- GRE scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Arizona directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Arizona
University of Arizona
Tucson, United States
University of Arizona is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months