Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering offers non-thesis and thesis-based MS degrees that prepare highly talented and motivated students for industry careers in this field.
Students can pursue coursework, obtain equipment and instrumentation training, and perform original research at the forefront of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in state-of-the-art research laboratories and shared facilities at UMass.
MS Degree Requirements
- thesis option: Complete at least 33 credits including credits from coursework, thesis research work (MS thesis credits), and research seminar attendance.
- non-thesis option: Complete at least 32 credits including credits from coursework, MSE-related industry internship or independent study with MSE-affiliated faculty (practicum), and research seminar attendance.
Refer to the MSE Graduate Student Handbook for specific requirements and recommended timetables for various programs of study in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering.
Students applying for the MS program should declare their interest in a non-thesis (coursework only) or thesis option at the time of admission.
Benefits list
Thesis and non-thesis options
Choose thesis research work (MS thesis credits), an MSE-related industry internship, or independent study with MSE-affiliated faculty (practicum) to complete your degree components.
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.
Chase Cornelison
Adjunct, Chemical Engineering
UMass ADVANCE Faculty Fellow 2022-23
Neural engineering, inspired by cancer
Wei Fan
Edward S. Price Faculty Fellow, Chemical Engineering
iCons Faculty Fellow 2022-2024
Rational synthesis of nanoporous materials, surface properties and active sites based on comprehensive understanding of their crystallization mechanism.
Simos Gerasimidis
Civil Engineering. Structural Engineering and Mechanics.
Jun Yao
Adjunct, Biomedical Engineering
Nanoelectronic devices and sensors, Bioelectronic interfaces and wearable devices, 'Green' electronics made from biomaterials.
Application information & deadlines
For general information about the application process and submission of application materials, see the UMass Amherst Graduate School and the MSE program pages.
Spring Admission
Fall Admission
Materials Science and Engineering
Benefit from the breadth, diversity, and flexibility of this highly interdisciplinary and vibrant MSE graduate program.