Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Materials Science and Engineering in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,824
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering program equips students to conduct independent research in engineering or applied sciences under faculty supervision. Alongside research credits, this degree mandates 25 course credits beyond undergraduate studies.
The M.S. curriculum includes at least two MSE elective courses in addition to four core MSE classes.
Electives at the 6000 and 7000 levels must be advisor-approved and chosen from SEAS offerings or other UVA science/math courses. A maximum of six independent study credits are permitted.
For transfer credit policies, students should consult the School of Engineering's Academic Rules. Transferred courses may fulfill core requirements if deemed equivalent by faculty, or count as electives with approval from the MSE Graduate Director and Associate Dean. Documentation of syllabus content is required for transferred core courses, while electives must demonstrate 6000-level rigor. Transferred credits cannot have been used toward another degree.
Core and elective course sequencing should be planned with advisors, as foundational knowledge from core classes often supports elective coursework and research.
The program mandates six research credits supervised by faculty, culminating in a written thesis defended publicly.
Core courses, thesis completion, and public defense are mandatory degree components that cannot be waived.
M.S. candidates must submit and defend their thesis at least four weeks before SEAS's published Libra Upload deadline for semester graduation. The defense concludes with faculty evaluation of thesis quality and potential additional requirements.
Thesis committee members must receive the final document at least seven days before the defense date, with faculty reserving the right to request more preparation time when scheduling.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
An applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university. While this degree will normally be in the field of engineering or applied science, degrees in other fields may be acceptable. Undergraduate courses that may be required to remedy deficiencies must be taken without credit. An applicant should have at least a B average for admission into graduate studies.
Each candidate must complete the Application for Admission. The application includes:
The ON-LINE APPLICATION.
Transcripts of all academic work.
Three letters of recommendation. These can be submitted directy by recommenders through our online recommendation form. We also welcome letter of recommendation from Interfolio (see INTERFOLIO WEBSITE for more information).
Applicant's Statement of Purpose essay.
UVA Engineering is excited to share that a fee waiver for the $85 application fee will be automatically applied to your application if you are applying for 2024 admission.
GRADUATE RECORDS EXAM (GRE) general test scores (Institution code 5820). NOTE: All programs have made the GRE optional for 2023 applications, however, if you choose to submit self-reported scores at the time of application you will be required to submit official scores at the time of matriculation.
TOEFL or IELTS scores for applicants whose native language is not English (institution code B875). If you are a Permanent Resident of the U.S. or if you have a bachelor degree entirely at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you do NOT need to provide these scores.
GRADUATE RECORDS EXAM (GRE) are an optional credential and as an applicant you may decide if you want to submit your scores as part of your application. Should you choose to submit your scores, please send to institution code 5820. Please note, applicants who choose to include self-reported scores at the time of application are required to submit official GRE scores upon matriculation.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section
Each candidate must complete the Application for Admission. The application includes:
The ON-LINE APPLICATION.
Transcripts of all academic work.
Three letters of recommendation. These can be submitted directy by recommenders through our online recommendation form. We also welcome letter of recommendation from Interfolio (see INTERFOLIO WEBSITE for more information).
Applicant's Statement of Purpose essay.
UVA Engineering is excited to share that a fee waiver for the $85 application fee will be automatically applied to your application if you are applying for 2024 admission.
GRADUATE RECORDS EXAM (GRE) general test scores (Institution code 5820). NOTE: All programs have made the GRE optional for 2023 applications, however, if you choose to submit self-reported scores at the time of application you will be required to submit official scores at the time of matriculation.
TOEFL or IELTS scores for applicants whose native language is not English (institution code B875). If you are a Permanent Resident of the U.S. or if you have a bachelor degree entirely at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you do NOT need to provide these scores.
GRADUATE RECORDS EXAM (GRE) are an optional credential and as an applicant you may decide if you want to submit your scores as part of your application. Should you choose to submit your scores, please send to institution code 5820. Please note, applicants who choose to include self-reported scores at the time of application are required to submit official GRE scores upon matriculation.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section
Tuition
USD
32,824