Program Overview
The Materials Science and Engineering at University of Maryland 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 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, 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
- [\'Advanced Fundamentals of Solar Cells\', \'Polymer Physics\', \'Advanced Design of Composite Materials\', \'Polymer Characterization\', \'Radiation Engineering\', \'Advanced Biomaterials\', \'Physics of Failure Mechanisms in Materials Engineering\', \'Special Problems in Engineering Materials: Advanced Nanosized Materials: Synthesis and Utilization\', \'Advanced Nanoprocessing of Materials with Plasmas\', \'Advanced Photonic Materials and Devices\', \'Advanced Ceramics\', \'Advanced Liquid Crystals and Other Monomeric Soft Matter Materials\', \'Electronic Structure of Engineering Materials\', \'Special Topics in Electronic Materials\', \'Thermodynamics in Materials Science\', \'Defects in Materials\', \'Diffraction Techniques in Materials Science\', \'Advanced Electron Microscopy\', \'Seminar in Materials Science and Engineering\', \'Special Problems in Engineering Materials\', \'Introduction to Computational Materials Science\', \'Special Problems in Engineering Materials: Probing Nanoscale Structures Using Neutron Scattering\', "Master\'s Thesis Research"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate application\xc2\xa0
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Additional supporting documents (writing samples, CV/resume)
- Non-refundable application fee ($75)\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months