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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering’s (MSE) graduate programs enable students to develop fundamental scientific engineering principles that govern the behavior and application of materials. The department’s world-class faculty prepares students for rewarding careers in academia and industry.
Application periods
- Fall
- Ph.D. - October 1st through January 8th
- Master’s - October 1st through January 15th
- Spring
- Ph.D. - June 15th through August 31st
Doctor of philosophy degree program
- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering program emphasizes the creation of new knowledge through extensive independent research, including formulating hypotheses, interpreting phenomena revealed by research, and extracting general principles upon which predictions can be made.
Master’s degree programs
- Master of Science in Materials Science
The Master of Science in Materials Science degree combines graduate-level coursework and an individual research project to provide an advanced foundational education to professionals interested in advancing their knowledge in the field. Graduates of the program have a fundamental understanding of materials structure, properties, and the processing of materials and their applications in various areas of engineering. - Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering is a full-time coursework-based degree that provides an advanced foundational education to professionals interested in advancing their knowledge in Materials Science and Engineering. Graduates of the program gain a fundamental understanding of the structure, properties, and processing of materials and their applications in various areas of engineering. - Master of Science in Additive Manufacturing
The Master of Science in Additive Manufacturing program combines a fundamental understanding of the underlying science, as well as practical instruction in the technologies of additive manufacturing through classroom and laboratory coursework. The program welcomes applications from students with diverse backgrounds and individuals with work experience. - Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering (MS in AIE - MSE)
Students in the Masters of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering - Material Science program learn how to design and build AI-orchestrated systems capable of operating within engineering constraints. Carnegie Mellon is leading this transformation by teaching students how to simultaneously design a system’s functionality and support AI mechanisms to produce more adaptable, resilient, and trustworthy systems. - Master of Science in Computational Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE)
The Master of Science in Computational Materials Science and Engineering program provides a fundamental understanding of materials structure, properties, and the processing of materials and how computational approaches can contribute to that knowledge. Graduates understand how to use and implement computational tools and adapt them to solve problems in MSE. - Master of Science in Energy Science, Technology, and Policy
The Energy Science, Technology and Policy program offers distinctive and customizable professional Master of Science degrees in energy. Each of the four energy master's degrees are based in engineering, aligned with new discoveries in science, attuned to sustainability and the environment, and informed by a broader perspective in economics and public policy. - Dual Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and Technology Innovation Management
The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and Technology Innovation Management (E&TIM) program offers students with technical backgrounds exposure to technology innovation and management related to engineering practice.
Student experience
Materials Science and Engineering graduate students join a global community of scholars and researchers, fostering diversity and collaboration. Students are encouraged to enhance their professional and technical skills through active participation in Carnegie Mellon’s student organizations.