MSE Student Resources
Division Graduate Student Activity Report
Master’s Resources
Graduate Student Registration Policies and Program Deadlines
All students are responsible for knowing the Registration Policies and Graduate Program Deadlines of the University and the College of Engineering. Failure to register for classes by the published registration deadlines may cause your appointment to be terminated and/or delay of stipend payments. More information on how to register on student link here.
- University Registration and Attendance Policies
- College of Engineering Graduate Student Resources (forms, important dates and more)
Peer Mentorship Program
PhD Resources
Graduate Student Registration Policies and Program Deadlines
All students are responsible for knowing the Registration Policies and Graduate Program Deadlines of the University and the College of Engineering. Failure to register for classes by the published registration deadlines may cause your appointment to be terminated and/or delay of stipend payments. More information on how to register on student link here.
- University Registration and Attendance Policies
- College of Engineering Graduate Student Resources (forms, important dates and more)
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- College of Engineering Graduate Student Resources (forms, important dates and more)
- PhD Profile for Materials Science & Engineering
Peer Mentorship Program
Finance & Operations
- Direct Deposit Setup (required for payroll and expense reimbursements)
- Division Business and Travel Expense Report
- Student Accounting Services
- Financial Assistance
- Tuition Fees Explained
- Semester MBTA Pass
- TF/RA Insurance Credit: Graduate Teaching Fellows & Research Assistants
- Medical Insurance Waiver
Course Offerings
Current Courses
Division Wait List
Previous Semester Course Offerings
- Spring 2023 MSE Course Schedule
- Fall 2022 MSE Course Schedule
- Spring 2022 MSE Course Schedule
- Fall 2021 MSE Course Schedule
- Spring 2021 MSE Course Schedule
- Fall 2020 MSE Course Schedule
- Spring 2020 MSE Course Schedule
- Fall 2019 MSE Course Schedule
- Spring 2019 MSE Course Offerings
- Fall 2018 MSE Course Offerings
Poster Printing
The Division has a large format poster printer (max 40″ wide).
- Students should contact the Division Director to schedule printing well in advance.
- The preferred format is pdf. In some cases PPT files will not print the math correctly.
- The MSE logo must be on the poster; contact the Division Communications Manager for the logo file.
Business Cards
How to Place Your Order:
1. Go to https://bustudents.artcraft.ds.pressero.com
2. Create user ID and password on Login Page
3. Enter name/email/address on Profile Page to create account
4. Enter your information
5. Purchase your cards
6. Cards ship directly to the students
*Note – Production time is 5-7 business days.
Prospective Students
Application Deadlines & Requirements
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