MS in Material Science and Engineering
Our M.S. in Material Science and Engineering program provides hands-on training in M.S.E. through advanced coursework and thesis research.
Why choose Rowan's material science and engineering program?
Materials Science and Engineering is a key component of the scientific and technical workforce in industry. Materials Science and Engineering (M.S.E.) is central to materials and manufacturing, and has many crossovers into sectors such as pharmaceutical, biomedical, petroleum, and energy.
Abundant job opportunities for M.S.E. graduate students exist in government, industry, and academia, with the focus on materials, defense, pharmaceuticals, and energy production. Our M.S. in Material Science and Engineering program provides hands-on training in M.S.E. through advanced coursework and thesis research. A non-thesis track is available that provides only advanced coursework but includes laboratory training.
Abundant job opportunities for M.S.E. graduate students exist in government, industry, and academia, with the focus on materials, defense, pharmaceuticals, and energy production. As of Nov. 1, 2022, Indeed.com lists 125 open full-time industrial or academic positions within 100 miles of Glassboro, NJ that require or prefer a MS degree in this field. Indeed.com lists over 20,000 total open jobs nationwide with the requirement of MS in MSE. Payscale.com lists an average annual salary of $86k for jobs that require MS in MSE with an average job satisfaction of 3.9/5.0.
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Studying material science and engineering at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Rowan University Master of Science in Material Science and Engineering program requires the completion of 30 semester hours including thesis research and a written thesis.
Coursework: Thesis Track
The following courses make up the Thesis Track of the M.S. in Material Science and Engineering program.
- 10 Courses / 30 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: Yes
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements:
- Students will graduate with the MS degree upon completion of 30 credits as per the program requirements. Thesis-track students will require successful completion of a thesis defense. All students will require a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 and minimum grades of B- in all courses.
Required Courses: 24 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| MSE 00510 | Structure, Symmetry and Properties of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 00520 | Thermodynamics of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 00530 | Experimental Techniques in Materials | 3 |
| MSE 00610 | Kinetics of Materials | 3 |
Thesis / Project Courses
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| MSE 0599 | Master’s Thesis Research | 1-9 |
Restricted Elective Courses: 6 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| MATH / STAT | One approved MATH or STAT course | 3 |
| One graduate-level BME, CEE, CHE, CHEM, ECE, MATH, ME, MSE or PHYS course | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Coursework: Non-Thesis Track
The following courses make up the Non-Thesis Track of the M.S. in Material Science and Engineering program.
- 10 Courses / 30 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: Yes
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements:
- Students will graduate with the MS degree upon completion of 30 credits as per the program requirements. All students will require a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 and minimum grades of B- in all courses.
Required Courses: 12 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| MSE 00510 | Structure, Symmetry and Properties of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 00520 | Thermodynamics of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 00530 | Experimental Techniques in Materials | 3 |
| MSE 00610 | Kinetics of Materials | 3 |
Restricted Elective Courses: 12 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| MATH / STAT | One approved MATH or STAT course | 3 |
| One graduate-level BME, CEE, CHE, CHEM, ECE, MATH, ME, MSE or PHYS course | 9 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
Students may have the option to transfer credits into this program. The M.S.E. Program will evaluate transfer credits on a case-by-case basis.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Three letters of recommendation
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
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