Materials Science and Engineering
The master’s degree in materials science and engineering is a 30-credit-hour program designed to prepare students in an area of rapid growth and profound impact on society. The curriculum consists of courses designed to provide a comprehensive background in fundamentals of materials science and advanced engineering applications, including applications to automotive technology. The courses are 3 credit hours and most are offered in the evening from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. and available in the remote-access mode. A thesis option is available.
The program can be completed entirely on campus, entirely online, or as a combination of on-campus, online and hybrid courses.
Accelerated Master's Options for Undergraduate Students
The accelerated master’s (4+1) option allows the most qualified UM-Dearborn undergraduate students to complete both a bachelor and a master’s degree in a 5-year accelerated format. This is accomplished by combining portions of undergraduate and graduate coursework. Students enrolled in this option can take eligible 500-level courses during their junior and senior years, with up to 9 credit hours of such coursework being double-counted toward both degrees. Additionally, another 6 credit hours earned but not applied to the bachelor degree can later be counted toward the master’s degree. Depending on the number of graduate courses taken while working toward the bachelor program, students will need to complete 15-21 credit hours to finish the master’s program after earning their undergraduate degree.
The following undergraduate programs are approved for the MSE- Materials Science and Engineering 4+1 program:
- BSE in Bioengineering
- BSE in Mechanical Engineering
Please see the Mechanical Engineering 4+1 Option webpage for more information.
Requirements
To maintain satisfactory academic standing, students must earn a C or better in every graduate course to be credited toward the degree requirements. In addition, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Course: | ||
| ME 518 | Advanced Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| Material Science and Engineering Elective Courses: | ||
| Select 21-24 credits from the following: | ||
| ME 523 | Sustainability Science and Engineering | 3 |
| ME 555 | Computational Uncertainty Quantification for Engineering Applications 1 | 3 |
| ME 556 | Stress and Strength Considerations in Design | 3 |
| ME 558 | Fracture and Fatigue Considerations in Design | 3 |
| ME 559 | Battery Materials, Manufacturing and Recycling | 3 |
| ME 568 | Computational Materials Design | 3 |
| ME 580 | Advanced Engineering Materials | 3 |
| ME 583 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| ME 585 | Cast Metals in Engineering Design | 3 |
| ME 586 | Materials Consideration in Manufacturing | 3 |
| ME 589 | Composite Materials | 3 |
| ME 591 | Degradation of Materials 1 | 3 |
| ME 593 | Powder Materials & Processing | 3 |
| ME 595 | Digital Manufacturing 1 | 3 |
| ME 611 | Modeling of Engineering Materials | 3 |
| BENG 521 | Biomatls and Biochem Interface | 3 |
| BENG 560 | Nanobiosystems Engineering | 3 |
| BENG 575 | Regenerative Engineering 1 | 3 |
| AENG 581 | Materials Sel in Auto Design | 3 |
| AENG 584 | Lightweight Automotive Alloys | 3 |
| AENG 650 | Analysis and Design for Vehicle Crashworthiness | 3 |
| ECE 502 | Electromag Theory & Simul | 3 |
| ECE 539 | Production of Elec Prods | 3 |
| IMSE 504 | Metal Forming Processes | 3 |
| MTSE 501 | Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics | 3 |
| or ME 566 | Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics | |
| MTSE 502 | Introduction to Materials Characterization | 3 |
| or ME 569 | Introduction to Materials Characterization | |
| MTSE 600 | Study or Research in Selected Materials Engineering Topics | 1-3 |
| MTSE 699 | Master's Thesis | 1-6 |
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Simultaneous credit toward eligible undergraduate majors and MSE Materials Science and Engineering for students admitted to the 4+1 option. Please see the College's website for admission requirements and program details.
Cognate Elective Courses (3 to 6 credit hours):
- Required: One graduate level course from CECS (excluding ME 518, MTSE elective courses, ENGR 500, and ENGR 501), CASL, CEHHS, or COB
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Optional: One graduate-level course from CECS (excluding ME 518, MTSE elective courses, ENGR 500, and ENGR 501) or natural sciences (BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, ENST, MICR, PHYS)
The thesis option may be elected with the approval of the Materials Science and Engineering graduate program committee. It will count for six (6) credit hours of coursework, replacing two courses in the Materials Science and Engineering electives area.
Students must earn a C or better in every graduate course to be credited toward the degree requirements. In addition, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Learning Goals
- A strong background in fundamentals of engineering and materials science, and a comprehensive knowledge of the latest technologies in the Materials Science and Engineering field, which extends beyond the undergraduate experience.
- The ability to formulate, analyze and solve advanced multidisciplinary MaterialsScience and Engineering problems.
- The ability to apply the latest scientific and technological advancements, advanced techniques, and modern engineering tools in their professional endeavors.