Illinois Tech鈥檚 Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering offers a rigorous program preparing students to become leaders in this fast-growing industry. Materials engineers produce new and better materials that will revolutionize health care, information technologies, and energy.
Students will be part of such cutting-edge research as energy materials for solar cells, fuels cells, or batteries
smart materials for sensors, actuators, or microphones
and biological materials for prosthetic bones or joints.
This program will advance your knowledge through post-baccalaureate coursework and state-of-the-art research in preparation for careers in industrial research and development, in addition to providing a foundation for doctoral studies.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering will prepare you for cutting-edge research focusing on materials processing, crystal growth, energy storage, mechanical properties, and alloy development. Advance your knowledge in the field through post-baccalaureate coursework and state-of-the-art research.
Career Opportunities
Our Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering degree program will prepare you for such careers as:
Materials engineer
Materials scientist
Project engineer
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected June, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
Armour College of Engineering
10 West 33rd Street,
Perlstein Hall, Suite 224,
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60616, United States
Illinois Tech requires a four-year bachelor's degree conferred with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0/4.0 (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution for regular admission. Individual departments may have different requirements, however.
Minimum Test Score Total for Admission without an Illinois Tech English Language Assessment Requirement
Internet TOEFL - 90+
Paper TOEFL - 600+
IELTS - 6.5+
PTE - 63+
Duolingo English Test - 110+
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Illinois Tech is Chicago鈥檚 leading tech university. Illinois Tech graduates get a significant ROI and exceptional career outcomes.