Rice University George R. Brown School of Engineering
MASTER OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & NANOENGINEERING
Houston, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The professional Master of Materials Science and Nanoengineering (MMSNE) at Rice University is a non-thesis postgraduate programme for students and professionals who want deeper technical skills and industry advancement. You study materials science and nanoengineering, balancing theory and applications. Coursework includes entrepreneurship, project management, networking and leadership to prepare you for roles in global industry while enhancing materials engineering expertise and technical competency.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles in materials science and nanotechnology: R&D engineer, materials or process engineer, manufacturing engineer, technical project manager, or commercialization specialist. They work in semiconductors, medical devices, energy, aerospace, advanced manufacturing or start-ups.
The professional Master of Materials Science and Nanoengineering (MMSNE) at Rice University is a non-thesis program designed for students who have shown academic excellence, as well as engineering professionals who wish to delve more deeply into engineering subject matter, increase opportunities for industry advancement and enhance their technical skills.
Students not only focus on increasing their engineering abilities but also round out their education with training in entrepreneurship, project management, networking and leadership, preparing them for industry and business with an advanced understanding of both the theories and applications of materials science and nanotechnology.
