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As a materials science and engineering graduate student, you鈥檒l be working with and studying metals, glass, ceramics and biomaterials. This interdisciplinary master鈥檚 degree program is sponsored jointly by the ceramic engineering and metallurgical engineering departments, and does require a research component in one of the specialty areas.
In the areas of glass, ceramic, and biomaterials, the department carries out studies in:
In the area of metallurgical science, the department carries out studies in:
The total number of hours required for the Ph.D. degree in materials science and engineering is 72. Ph.D. students are required to complete the three core courses, MS&E 6110, MS&E 6120, and MS&E 6130. To advance to Ph.D. candidacy, the student must take and pass a qualifying exam. This must be completed prior to the beginning of the fifth semester after entering the graduate program. Students must also take and pass the comprehensive exam in accordance with Missouri S&T rules.
September 2025
College of Engineering and Computing
ROLLA,
Missouri,
65409, United States
The requirement for entry into one of these programs includes a baccalaureate degree in materials science or engineering, ceramic engineering or science, glass science or technology, or metallurgical science or engineering. A baccalaureate degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related discipline may also be acceptable.
The following minimum scores are required for unconditional admission to Missouri S&T: TOEFL score of 79, IELTS score of 6.5, PTE score of 53.
Priority Application Deadlines: Fall Semester - Feb 15; Spring Semester - Sep. 15; Summer Semester - Nov 15.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
