MA/MS in Materials Engineering

The intercollege program in materials at University Park confers the master of science and the doctorate. It teaches the connections between how a material is made, how it is structured, and how it performs. Faculty interests include biomaterials, ceramics, composites, computational methods, electronic and photonic materials, metals, nanostructures, piezoelectrics, polymers, and soft matter. Students can explore themes like energy, nanotechnology, medicine, communications, sensing, and structural uses by combining materials courses with offerings from science and engineering departments across the university. Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences or engineering and averaged at least 3.2 in their final two years are considered. GRE scores are encouraged but optional. Prospective students should consult the Penn State bulletin entry for full course lists, degree requirements, and contact details.