At the heart of the Boston University College of Engineering’s mission is preparing the world’s citizens to advance the global economy and quality of life for all people. We invite and sustain a vibrant national and international student population, and a deep appreciation of global and cultural awareness and respect is a critical component of a graduate engineering degree.
In 2016, the Times Higher Education ranked the employability of BU graduates 11th compared to all universities in the world and 7th in the United States.
Materials science & engineering is driving innovations in biomaterials, electronic and photonic materials, materials for energy and environment, and nanomaterials applications. Across large companies, start-ups, and academia, the strong link between materials science, emerging research, and products in the marketplace fuels demand for materials scientists and engineers with advanced academic training.
Engineers trained in the discipline readily find work in a number of fields, including:
- Energy
- Health care
- Information technologies
- Homeland security
MSE offers several degree programs, including:
- Master of Science with thesis (MS)
- Master of Science non-thesis(MS)
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Master’s Degree Internship Degree Option: Engineering with Practice (MS or MEng)
- Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) for Non-Engineering Degree Holders
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Minor in Materials Science & Engineering
Research activities and concentrations for master’s degree students focus on:
- Biomaterials
- Electronic and photonic materials
- Materials for energy and environment
- Nanomaterials