• Admission Requirements
• Degree Requirements
• Seminar
• Required Credits
• Project or Thesis
• Areas of Specialization
•    Electronic and Photonic Materials
•    Particulate and Nano Materials
•    Polymer and Biomaterials
•    Other Fields of Materials Science and Engineering

This degree program is intended for individuals with a strong background in science and/or engineering.

Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, is normally required for admission. An undergraduate major in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related engineering discipline is preferred. GRE quantitative scores of 700 or higher are highly desirable. Students from countries where English is not the native language should demonstrate TOEFL scores higher than 550.

Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 credits, including 12 credits of required materials science courses and 18 credits in an area of specialization, which are selected in consultation with the graduate advisor.

In addition to the minimum 30 degree credits required, all students who receive program or research-based awards must enroll each semester in MtSE 791 Graduate Seminar.

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Required of all students receiving program or research-based awards; optional for all others.

3 credits: MtSE 700 Master's Project or
6 credits: MtSE 701 Master's Thesis

The range of possible specialization is broad. Students should consult the graduate advisor in designing the area of specialization and related degree requirements. Three areas and suggested courses are listed below.

Select 12 credits if completing a master's thesis; 15 credits if completing a master's project; 18 credits if not completing either a master's project or thesis, from:

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Select 12 credits if completing a master's thesis; 15 credits if completing a master's project; 18 credits if not completing either a master's project or thesis, from:

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Select 12 credits if completing a master's thesis; 15 credits if completing a master's project; 18 credits if not completing either a master's project or thesis, from:

Courses in metallic biomaterials and polymeric biomaterials offered at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey may be taken as electives. See the graduate advisor for information on how to register for them.

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Select 12 credits if completing a master's thesis; 15 credits if completing a master's project; 18 credits if not completing either a master's project or thesis, from:

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