The School offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. These programs emphasize the application of the basic sciences to the understanding of the structure, properties, and processing of materials. Programs of study are designed to broaden and to deepen the student's knowledge of those parts of the field which are of most universal applicability.
Graduate enrollment is typically in the upper thirties to low forties.
Admission is open to students with undergraduate baccalaureate degrees in not only the field of Materials Science and Engineering but also in other engineering and science fields. Students are encouraged to apply early in the fall term. Admission is based upon prior performance and projected success as indicated by undergtaduate scholastic performance, industrial work experience, and recommendations from those most familiar with the student's record. Admission is to the master's programs and only those with exceptional backgrounds are considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. program. Options of thesis or non-thesis are open, depending on the student's professional goals.