Master of Materials Science and NanoEngineering (MMSNE) Degree
Program Learning Outcomes for the MMSNE Degree
Upon completing the MMSNE degree, students will be able to:
- Acquire broad, advanced knowledge within either Materials Science or NanoEngineering, which is also in-depth in one major sub-discipline of the field.
- Conduct research at an advanced level in at least one area of Materials Science and Nanoengineering.
- Communicate scientific ideas effectively in writing and when speaking.
- Demonstrate the ability to gain admission to a graduate or professional program, if interested in pursuing further education.
- Demonstrate the ability to gain employment or advancement in a technical field related to Materials Science and NanoEngineering, if pursuing non-academic careers.
Requirements for the MMSNE Degree in Materials Science and NanoEngineering
The MMSNE degree is a non-thesis master's degree. For general university requirements, please see Non-Thesis Master's Degrees. Students pursuing the MMSNE degree must complete:
- A minimum of 10 courses (30 credit hours) at the 500-level or above to satisfy degree requirements.
- A minimum of 8 courses (24 credit hours) at Rice University.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in required coursework with a minimum grade of B- (2.67 grade points) in each course.
- The requirements for one area of specialization. The MMSNE degree program offers the following two areas of specialization.
- Materials Science
- NanoEngineering
The MMSNE degree program is open to students who have shown academic excellence in their undergraduate studies. This non-thesis degree option is designed for engineers who have attained a bachelor's degree and are looking to further their careers in industry. They combine engineering coursework with professional development and communications. A list of required and suggested courses are available on the MSNE website. Students should develop a specific plan of study based on their particular interests and discussions with their advisor.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours Required for the MMSNE Degree | 30 | |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Select 3 from the following: | 9 | |
| MECH PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS | ||
| THERMODYNAMICS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE | ||
| MICROSTRUCTURE AND NANOSTRUCTURE EVOLUTION | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS | ||
| PHYSICAL METALLURGY | ||
| CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & DIFFRACTION | ||
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 3 technical electives including at least 2 MSNE courses (6 credit hours) from the following: 1,2 | 9 | |
| PROPERTIES, SYNTHESIS AND DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS | ||
| COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS MODELING | ||
| THIN FILMS | ||
| MATERIALS IN NATURE AND BIO-MIMETIC STRATEGIES | ||
| SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF CORROSION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | ||
| MICROSCOPY METHODS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS I | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS II | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS III | ||
| NANOMATERIALS AND NANOMECHANICS | ||
| Research Project 3 | ||
| MSNE 621 | M.M.S. RESEARCH PROJECT I | 3 |
| Professional Development | ||
| Select at least 1 course, but no more than 2 courses from the following: | 3-6 | |
| ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS | ||
| TECHNICAL AND MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATIONS | ||
| ENGINEERING ECONOMICS | ||
| ETHICS AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP | ||
| MANAGEMENT FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | ||
| LEADERSHIP COACHING FOR ENGINEERS | ||
| SCIENCE POLICY, AND ETHICS | ||
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Select electives at the 500-level or above to fulfill the minimum credit hours 4 | 3-6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Footnotes and Additional Information
| 1 | Advisor approval is not required for students completing 1 technical elective (3 credit hours) outside of MSNE course offerings. MSNE 500 and MSNE 501 are not considered technical electives. |
| 2 | MSNE 502, MSNE 503, MSNE 505, MSNE 506, MSNE 509, and/or MSNE 535 that are not used towards satisfying the core requirements can be taken as Technical Electives. |
| 3 | Students must work with their advisor to select their research project. Students may also complete MSNE 622 to fulfill the Research Project requirement, however, MSNE 621 is required. |
| 4 | Students should work with their advisor to receive approval for courses according to their interests and field of study. |
Policies for the MMSNE Degree
Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering Graduate Program Handbook
For more detailed information regarding the MMSNE degree program policies, please see Materials Science and NanoEngineering department's Graduate Handbook, which can be found here:
http://gradhandbooks.rice.edu/2017_18/Material_Science_Nano_Engineering_Graduate_Handbook.pdf.
Transfer Credit
For Rice University’s policy regarding transfer credit, see Transfer Credit. Some departments and programs have additional restrictions on transfer credit. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic program’s advisor when considering transfer credit possibilities.
For additional information, please see the Materials Science and Nanoengineering website:
https://msne.rice.edu/
Opportunities for the MMSNE Degree
For additional information, please see the Materials Science and Nanoengineering website:
https://msne.rice.edu/