Materials Science and Engineering

The purpose of this distance learning program is to provide graduate level instruction in Materials Science and Engineering to industrial personnel throughout the State of Virginia and beyond. Courses may be taken either for credit leading to a Master of Materials Science and Engineering (MMSE) degree or for general information.

The courses are taught live in Charlottesville in the afternoon or early evening to graduate students at UVA and transmitted simultaneously to enrolled students. Two-way video and audio communication capabilities allow online learners to have direct interaction with the classroom. The lectures are video streamed so that any student who must miss a regularly scheduled class due to job commitments can view the lecture later.

Applicants for the MMSE Degree program must have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related fields from a recognized college or university. Students may take classes individually, or may apply to the MMSE-VEO degree program. Classes taken before being admitted to the degree program may count towards the student’s degree requirements if the student chooses later to pursue a degree and the series of courses meet both the MMSE degree requirements and the approval of the program director.  The GRE is not required when applying to this online ME degree. The application process is considered on-going, and will include official transcripts from prior educational institutions and three letters of reference.