Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering program at Tufts University puts students at the forefront of many new technological developments.

This program builds on a university-wide history of excellence in the field by studying the materials of our present technology base and developing the materials of the future.

Program Outcomes

Though it’s a relatively new and broad field, materials science and engineering involves applications from a variety of scientific disciplines—all of which contribute to the creation of new materials. As a materials scientist or engineer, you’ll seek to understand the microstructure of a material so you can then tailor the properties to create custom (or even brand new) materials for a specific use.

Some materials scientists and engineers make specific products, while others specialize in understanding different types of materials.

Careers for graduates include:

Ceramic engineer: develop ceramic materials and the processes for making them into products from high-temperature rocket nozzles to glass for LCD flat-panel displays.
Composites engineer: develop materials with special engineered properties for applications in aircraft, automobiles, and related products.
Metallurgical engineer: specialize in metals, such as steel and aluminum, usually in alloyed form with additions of other elements to provide specific properties.
Plastics engineer: develop and test novel plastics and polymers for new applications.
Semiconductor processing engineer: apply materials science and engineering principles to develop new microelectronic materials for computing, sensing, and related applications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials Characterization

Thermodynamics of Materials Processes

Materials Structure and Crystallography

Materials Defects, Microstructure, and Deformation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 231 other Masters in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application Fee

Resume/CV

Personal Statement

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Three letters of Recommendation

Official GRE scores (if applicable)

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Portfolio (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

53970 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53970 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

53970 USD / year

≈ 53970 USD / year

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 USD / month

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