DMSE graduate students explore, collaborate, and excel in a convivial, rigorous learning environment. While exceptionally talented candidates are drawn to MIT and the department for its unsurpassed reputation, many cite the powerful sense of warmth, enthusiasm, and intellectual exuberance in DMSE as the deciding factor in their choice to enroll. After graduation, alumni drive advances that benefit people everywhere as scientists, educators, and professional leaders.
DMSE offers a rigorous master’s degree program that equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of materials science, enabling them to make significant contributions in fields such as energy, nanotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
LGO students completing the MS in Materials Science and Engineering complete:
- The required engineering subjects in the LGO summer core (15.087, 15.066)
- For the Materials Science and Engineering required subjects, the following courses are required:
- 3.25 Physical Chemistry of Materials
- 3.28 Material Evolution and Transformations
- Students then choose one of the following core tracks:
- Track 1: Structural Materials
- 3.26 Structure of Materials
- 3.29 Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Track 2: Electrochemical and Electromagnetic Materials
- 3.27 Quantum Mechanics
- 3.32 Electromagnetic Properties of Materials
- Track 1: Structural Materials
- At least 1 additional graduate-level subject in Materials Science and Engineering
- An LGO internship incorporating Materials Science and Engineering and management content, resulting in a 24-unit dual-degree thesis overseen by the student’s faculty advisor
List is not exhaustive of current offerings.
- 3.157 Organic Electronic Materials and Devices (Bioelectronics, Human/technology Interface)
- 3.15 Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials and Devices
- 3.156 Photonic Materials and Devices
- 3.42 Electronic Materials and Design
- 3.055 Biomaterials
- 3.062 Polymer Physics
- 3.19 Sustainable Chemical Metallurgy
- 3.37 Principles of Manufacturing
- 3.14 Physical Metallurgy
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For LGO applicants, the Materials Science and Engineering department looks for:
- A previous degree in science or engineering. Previous MSE students have enrolled with degrees in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
- Defined research interests in line with the Materials Science and Engineering’s department research areas.
- All LGOs are paired with a MSE faculty advisor during the admissions process.
Applicants should have a stated interest in one of MSE’s research areas. Previous work experience within the applicant’s defined focus is not required.