Program Overview
The Materials Science and Engineering at Wright State University is a MSc programme in Engineering, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Fairborn, 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 Thermodynamics
- Engineering Polymers II
- Advanced Physical Properties
- Advanced Engineering Materials
- Transformation of Solids I
- Ceramics for Advanced Applications
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics I
- Elective courses
- Thesis or Non-Thesis option
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completion of 30 graduate credit hours that have prior approval by an engineering graduate advisor
- At least 24 of the 30 graduate credit hours must be in engineering or computer engineering courses, and at least 18 of these must be engineering courses
- At least 18 of the 24 credit hours described above must be courses numbered above 7000
- MTH 5040 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I or MTH 6050 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II
- Students must choose either a thesis option or advanced coursework option
- Thesis option: 9 credits of ME 7950 Master\'s Thesis are required. Students employed as teaching or research assistants through the Graduate School at any time during their degree candidacy must choose the thesis option.
- Non-thesis (Course) option: must take graduate courses at the 7000 level from the approved course inventory list to replace thesis credits
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wright State University 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 Wright State University
Wright State University
Dayton, United States
public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States
University Profile- Language English
