4+1 Accelerated MS in Materials Science and Engineering
Our 4+1 BS/MS Program
The completion of the 4+1-based M.S. degree requires a minimum of 32 credits, which are consistent with the non-thesis-based M.S. degree requirements.
These requirements include credits from coursework, industry internship or independent study with MSE-affiliated faculty (practicum), and research seminar attendance. Required coursework will consist of four three-credit core courses and six three-credit electives.
Two of the six elective courses should be chosen to attain further specialization in a sub-field of MSE (e.g., advanced manufacturing, biomaterials, electronic materials, etc.); of the four remaining electives, students may take up to two Engineering Management courses and up to one practicum course (MSE-related industry internship or an independent study with MSE-affiliated faculty) for three credits.
Explore the MSE Graduate Student Handbook for specific requirements and recommended timetables for various programs of study.
Featured faculty
Ashwin Ramasubramaniam
Adjunct, Chemical Engineering
Director, Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Program
Uses computational modeling to study and engineer materials for optoelectronics and energy applications.
Application information & deadlines
General information about the application process and submission of application materials is available from the UMass Amherst Graduate School and the MSE program website.
Materials Science and Engineering
Benefit from the breadth, diversity, and flexibility of this highly interdisciplinary and vibrant MSE graduate program.