The MTE department is one of only eight accredited metallurgical degree granting institutions in the United States. Its core emphasis in metallurgy and materials provides students depth in structure-processing-property relationships.
Admissions
Prospective students will need to provide a statement of purpose, official academic transcript and references . International applicants (non-native English speakers) will also be required to complete a provisional language exam (TOEFL or IELTS or PTE.) Regular admission requirements are >3.0 GPA and >=79iBT TOEFL, >=6.5 IELTS, >=59 PTE. Competitive MTE entering graduate applications have scores exceeding these minimums.
See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information.
Curricular Requirements
Plan I (thesis) is the standard MS degree plan. However, in exceptional cases, a student who has the approval of his or her supervisory committee may follow Plan II (non-thesis). A student who believes there are valid reasons for using Plan II must submit a written request detailing these reasons to the department head no later than midterm of the first semester in residence.
| Plan I - Thesis | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Courses | 18 | |
| Related Fields or Major | 6 | |
With the approval of the major department, the remainder of the coursework may be completed in either the major or related fields. | ||
| Thesis Course | ||
| MTE 599 | Thesis Research | 6 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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