Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

The Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program provides students with a strong background in advanced materials synthesis, processing and characterization both from an experimental and theoretical standpoint. Research areas include biomaterials, catalysts, ceramics, electronic and electrochemical properties and devices, glasses, green engineering and design, interfaces, magnetic materials and devices, materials microstructure/processing, mathematical modeling, mechanical properties and synthesis, metals, microscopy, molecular modeling, nanomaterials, optical properties and devices, polymers, renewable energy, sintering, structural materials, thermochemistry, and thin films. Ph.D. designated emphases are available as specializations in biotechnology, biophotonics, and nuclear science for doctoral students to tailor their research and coursework if desired.

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree is aimed at preparing students for careers in research and development, or for further study in the field. Like the doctoral degree, the M.S. degree combines coursework and research, but with a more limited scope of the research project and thesis to reflect the shorter time-to-degree. After graduation, the majority of our master's students find jobs in industry.

Applicants for admission must meet the UC Davis minimum requirements for admission. Other requirements for admission include:

Bachelor\u2019s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or closely related field (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics or Chemistry, Applied Science)

A minimum GPA of 3.0 overall on a 4.0 scale. The recommended GPA for admission is at least 3.25.

English proficiency examination (TOEFL or IELTS) for international applicants who have not completed a Bachelor\u2019s at an institution where English was the sole language of instruction. Minimum requirements include a TOEFL score of 100 or an IELTS score of 7.5.

Admission Deadlines
General: Jan 15
Space Available: Jun 1