Materials Science, M.S.

Program Description:

The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Materials Science program is offered jointly by the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Physics & Astronomy. The program is partnered with our Center for Advanced Functional Materials, and employs state-of-the-art scientific equipment across both participating departments as well as the College of Natural Sciences. 

Students can choose from two concentrations in the program that share a common core of coursework in the fundamental science of material structure and reactivity and includes practical experience. Our Interdisciplinary Materials Investigation Concentration culminates in laboratory research on a problem in materials science, with a written thesis and oral defense. Our unique Entrepreneurial Concentration culminates in Entrepreneurial coursework (In collaboration with the School of Entrepreneurship at CSUSB), as well as a final project in conjunction with a community partner or employer. Students with undergraduate majors in physics, chemistry, or materials science will be well prepared to enter the program, and other STEM majors may be admitted with additional undergraduate coursework in physics or chemistry required. 

Program Coordinator: Dr. Kimberley Cousins
Phone: 909-537-5391
Email: kcousins@csusb.edu
Location: CS 213

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Application Requirements:

• $70 Application fee
• Prior college transcripts (unofficial accepted)
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Resume’ or CV
• General GRE Score (optional)
• Writing Sample
• Three letters of recommendation

Application Details: 

Specific requirements to be considered for admission to the program are: 

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Completion of an undergraduate major in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related majors. Additional undergraduate coursework may be required for related majors. 
• A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 overall and in all courses used for credit in the major (3.0 recommended). 
• Submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to Graduate Admissions is optional and may provide evidence of mastery of quantitative skills in the absence of a high GPA. 

Students are accepted by the Program Graduate Committee as classified students for admission for the Fall semester. Spring admissions may be considered under compelling circumstances. In some cases, students who do not meet these criteria may be conditionally admitted to the program. Please consult the Graduate Coordinator for more information.