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2025-2026 University Catalog

Materials Engineering Concentration for Interdisciplinary Engineering, MSE or MS

Location(s): Online

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About the Concentration

The 100% online, materials engineering (MSE) concentration offers an area of specialization for students in the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering (MSE)/Master of Science (MS) degree. This program is for professionals who want to enhance their careers by developing cutting-edge knowledge in materials science and engineering as well as leading innovations in the five main classes of materials - metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and biomaterials. Students in this program will focus on materials topics and technical knowledge, learning from the same renowned faculty who teach on campus.

Purdue University’s online graduate engineering program is consistently ranked among the top three online programs by U.S. News and World Report, 2024. 

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Concentration Requirements

30 Credits Required

Required Courses (18 credits)

Core Courses (9 credits)

In addition to the course below, select two additional courses with MSE prefixes from the list here: Interdisciplinary Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) .

Other Courses (9 credits)

Courses with engineering prefixes (AAE, BME, CE, ECE, IE, ME, MSE, SYS, etc.) will fulfill this requirement. Choose three courses from the list here: Interdisciplinary Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) .

Selectives (12 credits)

Choose courses from the list here: Interdisciplinary Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) .

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