Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Build a comprehensive and applied knowledge base for materials engineering with the UW–Madison accelerated MS in Materials Science and Engineering.
Is this program right for you?
As a student in the UW–Madison accelerated master’s in materials engineering, you can choose from three focus areas. Taking the Nanomaterials and Nanoengineering path, you can develop a unique understanding of innovative applications such as nanomaterial synthesis, thin film deposition, polymeric materials, and crystallography. The Engineering Materials and Processes path offers in-depth knowledge of phase transformation, deformation, corrosion and heat treatment, among others. The Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing for Microelectronics path offers in depth education on the microstructure, fabrication, and properties of electronic, optical, and magnetic materials and semiconductors. It aims to prepare students to make an impact in the semiconductor sector as it develops new materials and fabrication methods needed to create future generations of advanced computation, communications, quantum, and sensing devices. All focus areas include techniques for X-ray scattering, atomistic modeling, molecular dynamics and more.
Our faculty works together to solve some of the world’s most difficult and challenging problems. UW–Madison’s materials science and engineering faculty have been consistently recognized for their achievements and developments in the materials field.
If you want to continue your education and further your career in the field of materials science and engineering, we can help. With our accelerated master’s degree program and support from expert faculty, you will graduate prepared to enter the field in just one year.
Is this program right for you?
As a student in the UW–Madison accelerated master’s in materials engineering, you can choose from three focus areas. Taking the Nanomaterials and Nanoengineering path, you can develop a unique understanding of innovative applications such as nanomaterial synthesis, thin film deposition, polymeric materials, and crystallography. The Engineering Materials and Processes path offers in-depth knowledge of phase transformation, deformation, corrosion and heat treatment, among others. The Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing for Microelectronics path offers in depth education on the microstructure, fabrication, and properties of electronic, optical, and magnetic materials and semiconductors. It aims to prepare students to make an impact in the semiconductor sector as it develops new materials and fabrication methods needed to create future generations of advanced computation, communications, quantum, and sensing devices. All focus areas include techniques for X-ray scattering, atomistic modeling, molecular dynamics and more.
Our faculty works together to solve some of the world’s most difficult and challenging problems. UW–Madison’s materials science and engineering faculty have been consistently recognized for their achievements and developments in the materials field.
If you want to continue your education and further your career in the field of materials science and engineering, we can help. With our accelerated master’s degree program and support from expert faculty, you will graduate prepared to enter the field in just one year.
Admissions requirements
All applicants must:
- Have a bachelor of science in the physical sciences or engineering from an accredited institution.
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. The required proficiency scores are: TOEFL IBT 92, PBT 580; or IELTS 7.0.
Ideal applicants will:
- Have taken mathematics through differential equations, at least one year each of general physics and chemistry, a course in physical chemistry or modern physics, and an elementary course in properties of materials. If not, these courses must be made up as soon as possible after entering the program.
Application materials required:
- Online application
- Resume/CV
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
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Program highlights
- The materials engineering master’s degree is accelerated, so you graduate in just one year.
- It’s also course-only, so you complete your degree in a predictable time frame.
- With more than $12.8 million in annual research expenditures, nearly 100 patents and 13 startups, our faculty and students are at the forefront of scientific discovery and real-world translation.
- As a UW engineering student, you have access to a community of engineers, so you can network and work alongside faculty and alumni who care about your success.
University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs and Best Engineering Grad Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
How you'll learn
- Twelve months of full-time study on campus to earn your degree.
- Complete the program in one academic year (fall, spring, summer). Courses begin in the fall and summer semesters.
- Students who hold a graduate degree may transfer up to 9 credits of prior graduate work.
- UW–Madison engineering students may count up to 7 credits of coursework numbered 300 or above towards their degree.
Sample curriculum
General Requirements
- Introduction to Materials Science
- Materials Research Seminar
- Thermodynamics of Solids
Focus on Nanomaterials and Nanoengineering
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
- Polymeric Materials
- Crystallography and X-Ray Diffraction
- Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
- Fundamentals of Atomistic Modeling
- Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo Simulations in Materials Science
Focus on Engineering Materials and Processes
- Advanced Materials Science: Phase Transformations
- Fundamentals of Heat Treatment
- Advanced X-ray Scattering Methods in Materials Science and Engineering
- Structural Analysis of Materials
- Mesoscale Modeling of Materials
- Welding Metallurgy
Focus on Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing for Microelectronics
- Introduction to Thin-Film Deposition Processes
- Properties of Solid Surfaces
- Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
- Molecular Modeling of Materials
- Quantum Materials
Job outlook
- Engineering Managers
- Project Engineers
- Cost Analysts
- Materials Engineers
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Northrop Grumman
- Apple
- Boeing
- Raytheon Technologies
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