Materials Science and
Engineering
Helping You Build Your Career in Materials Science
Materials science is an interdisciplinary field focused on discovering and designing new materials, particularly solids. The field of Materials Science and Engineering explores various types of materials, including metals, ceramics, electronic materials, and biological materials. It takes a unified approach to analyze the relationships between a material’s structure, processing, properties, and overall performance.
Many of the challenges we face today stem from limitations in current materials, making this field critical for addressing future needs. The University of Connecticut (UConn) offers a 30-credit online Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program in Materials Science Engineering, which is ranked among the top 25 public programs in the country and is the highest-rated engineering graduate program at UConn.
Application Deadlines
FALL SEMESTER
July 15
SPRING SEMESTER
December 1
SUMMER SEMESTER
April 20
Gain the skills you need to excel in materials science
Materials Science and Engineering is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding the fundamental properties of materials and engineering them for advanced applications. Through a rigorous curriculum focused on structure, processing, and performance, students develop a comprehensive set of competencies.
In addition to professional development skills, you will gain the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the fundamental structure, properties, and processing of diverse material classes.
- Apply principles of materials thermodynamics and kinetics to predict and control material behavior.
- Design and optimize material synthesis and fabrication processes for desired properties.
- Use advanced characterization techniques to analyze material microstructure, composition, and properties.
- Evaluate the mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, and magnetic properties of various engineering materials.
- Select and design materials for specific engineering applications based on performance requirements and constraints.
- Analyze material degradation and failure mechanisms to ensure product reliability and safety.
- Develop novel materials with tailored properties for advanced and emerging technological applications.
Note: This 100% online M.Eng. concentration is not eligible for UConn visa sponsorship.
View the M.Eng. Materials Science and Engineering Plan of Study.
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Elevate Your Career with UConn’s Master of Engineering
The next step in your engineering career starts here. UConn’s Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) offers a flexible and accessible path to drive your career and expertise from a top-ranked institution, no matter where you are or where you go.
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