Material Science and Engineering — study plan
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)
- Credit hours
- 36
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 25
- Degree
- master
The Material Science and Engineering study plan at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is an accredited master programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 36 credit hours across 25 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses - Primary List (select 3) 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 221 | Crystallography and Diffraction | 3 |
| MSE 225 | Electronic Properties of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 226 | Thermodynamics of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 227 | Applied Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| MSE 228 | Materials Characterization | 3 |
| AP 220 | Statistical Physics | 3 |
| AP 228 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| AP 230 | Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
Core Courses - Mathematics/Computational List (select 1) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 200 | Mathematics for Material Science and Engineering | 3 |
| AMCS 202 | Applied Mathematics II | 3 |
| AMCS 206 | Applied Numerical Methods | 3 |
| AMCS 215 | Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning | 3 |
| STAT 210 | Applied Statistics and Data Analysis | 3 |
Elective Courses (select 4) 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 201 | Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MSE 229 | Polymeric Materials | 3 |
| MSE 310 | Energy Storage Materials and Devices | 3 |
| MSE 314 | Ab-Initio Computational Methods | 3 |
| MSE 318 | Nanomaterials | 3 |
| MSE 320 | Energy Conversion Materials and Devices | 3 |
| MSE 322 | Semiconductor Materials | 3 |
| MSE 331 | Advanced Nanoelectronics | 3 |
Research and Seminar Courses (12 credits) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 297 | Thesis Research (thesis option) | 12 |
| MSE 299 | Directed Research (non-thesis option) | 6 |
| MSE 398 | Graduate Seminar (non-credit) | 0 |
| WE 100 | Winter Enrichment Program (non-credit) | 0 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Material Science and Engineering
How many credit hours is Material Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
Material Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology requires completing 36 credit hours to graduate, spread across 25 courses.
How many years is Material Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
The study plan for Material Science and Engineering spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Material Science and Engineering award?
Material Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology awards a Master's degree after completing 36 credit hours.