University of Miami, College of Engineering
MS in Materials Engineering
Coral Gables, USA
DURATION
3 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 2,530 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students | for domestic students: August 1st
Introduction
Novel materials have the power to completely transform the health, climate, tech, and energy sectors. Materials engineers learn how to create, test, and implement cutting-edge materials to solve today's and tomorrow’s problems. A fundamental understanding of materials science, materials engineering, and manufacturing are critical for students with a BS degree in biomedical engineering, civil engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or other backgrounds to further their materials knowledge. Through this professional training, students will be equipped with the knowledge needed to diversify career opportunities in academia, industry, and startups.
The mission of the MS in Materials Engineering Program is as follows:
- Provide high-quality graduate education in basic and translational materials engineering that will prepare graduates for professional careers and a lifetime of learning.
- Conduct high-quality research that will advance the current body of knowledge and engage in new discoveries, and
- Serve the engineering profession and society through active involvement in professional organizations and contribution of professional expertise.
The program's mission will be accomplished by providing integrated and multidisciplinary scientific and technical education. Graduate students will be involved in translating scientific discoveries to modern technologies and novel products that benefit the materials industry. The graduates will be trained in computational and experimental materials design, fabrication, characterization, testing, and manufacturing advances, among other topics.
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Ideal Students
This program is open to students with a BS degree in biomedical engineering, civil engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or other closely related backgrounds.
Graduating students, recent graduates, and professionals who are working in the industry are encouraged to apply to further their understanding of materials science and engineering.
Curriculum
Students enrolled in the MS in Materials Engineering program must complete a total of 30 credits. The program duration is typically one year.
Core Courses
| CAE 729 | Molecular Simulation of Materials | 3 |
| MAE 616 | Introduction to Composite Materials | 3 |
| ECE 698 | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (* ECE 698 will have topics of relevance to Materials Engineering.) | 3 |
| BME 635 | Advanced Biomaterials | 3 |
| Engineering Skill/Experiential Course (1 course) | 3 |
Students chose one of the following options:
Statistics (chosen from): | ||
| Statistical Learning | ||
| Statistical Analysis (Student would have to demonstrate that pre-requisite requirements ( MTH 210, Linear Algebra, and MTH 224, Probability and Statistics) have been sufficiently met.) | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (Students would have to demonstrate that pre-requisite ( MTH 624, Introduction to Probability) has been sufficiently met.) | ||
Scientific Writing and Communication (chosen from): | ||
| Professional Communications Skills for Engineering Grad Students (* ECE 792 would be offered as a 3 credit elective.) | ||
| Graduate Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering (* BME 780 will evolve to include training relevant to Materials Engineering students, in addition to BME graduate students.) | |
Electives or Concentration (12 Credits)
Students can either choose a concentration in Structure & Fabrication, Characterization, or Devices & Application, or elect to take classes across concentrations.
Materials Structure & Fabrication Concentration (chosen from): | ||
| Modern Quantum Chemistry | ||
| Microfabrication | ||
| Scientific and Engineering Foundations of Additive Manufacturing | ||
| Additive Manufacturing of Engineering Materials | ||
| Additive Manufacturing Lab | ||
| Principles of Mass Spectrometry and Applications to Marine, Atmospheric, and Environmental Science | ||
Materials Characterization Concentration (chosen from): | ||
| Scanning Electron Microscopy for Engineers | ||
| Tissue Mechanics | ||
| Finite Element Analysis for Engineers | ||
| Advanced Mechanics of Solids | ||
| Fracture Mechanics | ||
| CAD and FEM for Stress Analysis of 3D Printed Structures | ||
Devices & Applications Concentration (chosen from): | ||
| CET 6## Aerosol Science and Technology (NEW COURSE) | ||
| MEMS: Sensors and Electronics | ||
| BioNanotechnology | ||
| Semiconductor Photonic Devices | ||
| Organs on Chips | ||
| Concrete Materials Science |
Capstone (3 Credits)
Students choose to complete a Master's Project or Industry Project.
Master's Project | |
| One semester project supervised by a faculty member in an appropriate academic unit culminating in a report that’s approved by the supervisor. | |
Industry Project | |
| A three-month summer industry project, culminating with an internship report detailing the work done and knowledge gained. Project will be supervised by a faculty member in an appropriate academic unit culminating in a report that's approved by the supervisor. | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Program Outcome
- Students will demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the discipline (Structure & Fabrication, Characterization, or Devices & Application).
- Students will demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems to carry out supervised research.
- Students will demonstrate an advanced ability to generate technical contributions and effectively communicate them to the scientific community.
Students will take courses, in addition to completing a MS/industry project. Through their education, students will diversify career opportunities with advanced materials and manufacturing knowledge, strengthen their profile for academia, industry, and jobs in startups.