Students planning careers in materials science should enjoy computer modeling, building next-generation scientific apparatus for fabrication and testing, and performing experiments using a wide range of advanced laboratory equipment. Essential skills include perseverance, curiosity, and the ability to concentrate on detail and work independently.
The Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN) graduate program at Texas A&M University is the premiere program of our department. Most MSEN graduate students undertake a research assistantship, performing research in their area of interest under the supervision of a professor.
The MSEN Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees prepare our graduates with an understanding of materials science and engineering through an interdisciplinary program of graduate classes and research. Students gain practical, hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge primarily through research opportunities on campus. Additionally, some students may also complete an internship for further real-world experience.
Our graduate program is anchored by a team of outstanding core tenured or tenure-track faculty and includes National Academy of Engineering members, University Distinguished Professors, and innovators known globally for their research and teaching expertise. These faculty are continually developing new paths of research endeavors and creating new graduate classes founded on these research results, thus positioning their graduate instruction on the edge of discovery. In addition, we have over 60 faculty affiliated with our program who can guide students through their research experience.
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