Masters of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (non-thesis option) in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky | Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering provides graduate programs awarding M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering, featuring research focus areas including Ceramics, Electronic Materials, Metals and Alloys, Micro-Materials, Nanomaterials, Polymers and Composites, Surfaces and Interfaces, and Thin Films. Students with previous research or industry background may choose the non-thesis alternative, which entails completing 30 credit hours of coursework, including the core materials science curriculum.


Destination of Study

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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs is on a competitive basis, and financial assistance is available through teaching and research assistantships, as well as a limited number of fellowships. Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 on all undergraduate work. Persons with backgrounds in any physical science or engineering discipline are encouraged to apply, as each applicant's qualifications are reviewed individually. Minimum requirements for admission include a bachelor's degree and four semesters of university-level calculus, calculus-based physics, and chemistry. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as acceptance is on a competitive and space-available basis.

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Personal Statement
Three letters of recommendation For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5

An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.

Tuition USD 33,548

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