
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Richardson, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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USD 18,276 / per semester
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Introduction
Research and education in the Materials Science and Engineering Department involve the study of advanced materials — including metals, semiconductors, composites, polymers, nanomaterials, and biomaterials — and their potential use in various applications. Materials science and engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field drawing on many fundamental disciplines to advance the design and discovery of new materials for use in virtually all areas of science, engineering, industry, and society.
The program leading to the MS degree in Materials Science and Engineering provides intensive preparation for professional practice in modern materials science. This degree is suitable both for students completing undergraduate study in the areas of materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry or physics, and also for professional engineers who wish to continue their education.
The curriculum ensures that students are exposed to a broad knowledge of modern materials science; that they apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems; and that they communicate and work effectively in collaborative environments. These outcomes prepare graduates for successful careers in many settings and make key contributions in materials science and engineering research.
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Curriculum
Fast Track Baccalaureate/Master's Degrees
In response to the need for advanced education in Materials Science and Engineering, a Cross Track program is available to well-qualified UT Dallas undergraduate students. Qualified seniors pursuing the BS degree in other Departments may take up to 15 graduate semester credit hours that may be used to complete the baccalaureate degree and also to satisfy the requirements for the master's degree. This is accomplished by (1) taking courses (typically electives) during one or more summer semesters, and (2) beginning graduate coursework during the senior year. Details are available from the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education.
Degree Requirements
The M.S.E.N. MS degree requires a minimum of 33 semester credit hours.
All students must have an academic advisor and an approved degree plan. Courses taken without advisor approval will not count toward the 33 semester credit hour requirement. Successful completion of the approved course of studies leads to the MS degree.
MS students may elect to complete a thesis as part of their degree. Those opting to do so must carry out a research project under the direction of a faculty or affiliated faculty in Materials Science and Engineering, and write and defend a thesis on the research project. A Supervisory Committee will be appointed once the faculty member accepts the student for a research project. Students choosing the thesis option must also complete three semester credit hours of M.S.E.N. 6V98 Thesis.
Students must take the following four core classes, and meet grade requirements stated in the Departmental Degree Requirement Policy in order to remain in good standing:
- MSEN 5310 Thermodynamics of Materials
- MSEN 5360 Materials Characterization
- MSEN 6319 Quantum Mechanics for Materials Scientists
- MSEN 6324 (EEMF 6324) Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials
Note: the presence of a course number in parentheses indicates that this course is cross-listed in another department.
A student may petition for a waiver of core courses based on prior coursework of equivalent scope and level. If so waived, students may replace core courses with elective courses for up to a total of twelve semester credit hours.
A minimum of 9 semester credit hours of advanced coursework is required from the following list, including at least 3 semester credit hours of MSEN 6380, MSEN 6381, or MSEN 6383.
- MSEN 5361 Fundamentals of Surface and Thin Film Analysis
- MSEN 5377 (PHYS 5377) Computational Physics of Nanomaterials
- MSEN 6310 (MECH 6367) Mechanical Properties of Materials
- MSEN 6323 Quantum Mechanics for Materials Scientists II
- MSEN 6325 Semiconductor Materials, Defects, and Devices
- MSEN 6339 Nanostructured Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Application
- MSEN 6340 Introduction to Electron Microscopy
- MSEN 6362 Diffraction Science
- MSEN 6380 Phase Transformations and Kinetic Processes in Materials
- MSEN 6381 Advanced Ceramic Materials
- MSEN 6383 Modern Physical Metallurgy
These courses are intended to provide greater depth and advanced training in areas broadly relevant to Materials Science and Engineering research.
The remaining semester credit hours may be taken from the following list of elective courses (or other electives which have been approved by the student's thesis advisor or the graduate director as appropriate.):
- MSEN 5300 (PHYS 5376) Introduction to Materials Science
- MSEN 5320 Materials Science for Sustainable Energy
- MSEN 5331 (CHEM 5331) Advanced Organic Chemistry I
- MSEN 5333 (CHEM 5333) Advanced Organic Chemistry II
- MSEN 5340 (CHEM 5340) Advanced Polymer Science and Engineering
- MSEN 5341 (CHEM 5341) Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I
- MSEN 5344 Thermal Analysis
- MSEN 5353 Integrated Circuit Packaging
- MSEN 5355 (CHEM 5355) Analytical Techniques I
- MSEN 5356 (CHEM 5356) Analytical Techniques II
- MSEN 5371 (PHYS 5371) Solid State Physics
- MSEN 5375 Electronic Devices Based On Organic Solids
- MSEN 5383 (EEMF 5383 and PHYS 5383) Plasma Technology
- MSEN 5410 (BIOL 5410) Biochemistry
- MSEN 5440 (BIOL 5440) Cell Biology
- MSEN 6313 (EEOP 6313) Semiconductor Opto-Electronic Devices
- MSEN 6320 (EEMF 6320) Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices
- MSEN 6321 (EEMF 6321) Active Semiconductor Devices
- MSEN 6322 (EEMF 6322, MECH 6348) Semiconductor Processing Technology
- MSEN 6327 (EEMF 6327) Semiconductor Device Characterization
- MSEN 6338 Advanced Theory of Semiconductors: Electronic Structure and Transport
- MSEN 6341 Advanced Electron Microscopy
- MSEN 6348 (EEMF 6348, MECH 6341) Lithography and Nanofabrication
- MSEN 6355 (BMEN 6355) Nanotechnology and Sensors
- MSEN 6358 (BIOL 6358) Bionanotechnology
- MSEN 6361 Deformation Mechanisms in Solid Materials
- MSEN 6371 (PHYS 6371) Advanced Solid State Physics
- MSEN 6374 (PHYS 6374) Optical Properties of Solids
- MSEN 6377 (PHYS 6377) Physics of Nanostructures: Carbon Nanotubes, Fullerenes, Quantum Wells, Dots and Wires
- MSEN 6382 (EEMF 6382, MECH 6347) Introduction to MEMS
- MSEN 6V98 Thesis
- MSEN 7320 (EEMF 7320) Advanced Semiconductor Device Theory
- MSEN 7V80 Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
- MSEN 8V40 Individual Instruction in Materials Science and Engineering
- MSEN 8V70 Research in Materials Science and Engineering
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program seek positions such as Materials Engineer/Scientist, Process Engineer, Research Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineer.
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