Master of Science programs

The Materials Science and Engineering Department offers several options within the master’s program. All programs are designed to offer enhanced specialization in concentrated areas of interest in the materials science and engineering field.

  • Corinne Charlton, The interdisciplinary nature of the department encouraged collaboration, resulting in truly specialized research opportunities, and made me a strong candidate throughout my job search
    Corinne Charlton (MS’24), Materials Testing and Characterization Engineer, Bettis Naval Nuclear Laboratory
  • Eric Palermo, The M.S. program is highly diverse in terms of research opportunities. This prepared me to start my career by giving me confidence to seek an opportunity in a new field, knowing that I was equipped with the tools to learn new skill sets
    Eric Palermo (MS’23), Battery Scientist, Solid Power, Inc.
  • Cindy Chongvimansin, My master’s degree equipped me with extensive research experience and a solid foundation that will be a strong asset for me to work on ongoing research
    Cindy Chongvimansin (MS’23), Current CMU MSE Ph.D. Student

    • MSE offers the following master of science degrees:

    Students from other science and engineering disciplines are welcome to apply to the Master’s graduate program.

    Part-time enrollment

    Part-time master of science enrollment is an option available for students in special circumstances, such as students who would like to pursue a master of science degree while maintaining external employment. Note that immigration regulations do not allow Carnegie Mellon University to issue visa documents for the part-time master of science program.

    Graduate student handbook

    The graduate student handbook outlines department curriculum and policies pertaining to students pursing Master's degrees. 

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