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The master's degree program in materials science and engineering is especially designed to serve the needs of the technical population in Washington, D.C. The program emphasizes advances in existing and emerging technologies in materials science which include:
nanotechnology
composite materials
carbon nanotube-based materials and sensors
biomaterials
glasses, ceramics, and metallurgy
magnetic and optical materials
computational materials science
The curriculum will lead to the awarding of the degree of Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering.
Candidates for the master’s degree in MSE must complete a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of graduate work. Two curricular options are available for completion of the master’s degree in MSE, either through coursework or through thesis.
Coursework (i.e. non-thesis) master’s degree: Students completing the MS in MSE through the coursework option will be required to complete all 30 semester credit hours required for graduation through coursework with approval from the advisor.
Thesis master’s degree: Students completing the MS in MSE through the thesis option will be able to count up to six credits of thesis research towards satisfaction of the 30 semester credit hours required for graduation. Credit for thesis research will be granted upon submission of the written thesis. The remaining courses will be selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected July, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
School of Arts and Sciences
The Catholic University of America,
620 Michigan Avenue NE,
WASHINGTON,
District Of Columbia,
20064, United States
Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.
Acceptable Test Scores
TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.
IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5
Duolingo - 105
PTE - 58
Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Catholic University is an academically and spiritually driven research university with a diverse student population, based in Washington, D.C., USA
