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Tuition USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Springfield, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Materials Science at Missouri State University is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
  6. Location: Missouri City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Materials Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Thermodynamics of Materials
  2. Introduction to Materials Science
  3. Structure of Solids
  4. Experiments in Physical Characterization
  5. Vapor Synthesis of Materials

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

Students admitted to the program in full standing must meet the following requirements.

1.A Bachelor of Science degree in any science or engineering discipline which includes:

  • a calculus sequence and differential equations;
  • a calculus-based physics sequence; and
  • two semesters of physical chemistry or thermodynamics and modern physics.
For example, the following would constitute adequate preparation:
  • Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
  • Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
  • Differential Equations
  • Foundations of Physics
  • Foundations of Physics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Modern Physics
Applicants with some deficiency in the courses listed in (1) above, may be admitted, but may have additional course work added to their program. This additional course work may not count toward their graduate degree.

2. Candidates for admission to the program are required to have a GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on the last 60 hours of course work.

3. Submission of Graduate Record Examination scores from the General Test is required.

4. Three letters of reference.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Missouri 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 Missouri State University

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Missouri State University

Springfield, United States

Missouri State University, formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months