Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate Major in Materials Science and Engineering

The Graduate Major in Materials Science and Engineering curriculum is designed to allow students to learn according to their levels and achievements. Related courses are grouped into categories, enabling students to systematically acquire specialized knowledge.

Master's Program

The Master's Program is a 2-year program that builds on the fundamental knowledge of materials science and materials engineering acquired in the Undergraduate Program. Topics related to the composition and physical properties of metals, organic, and inorganic materials are studied systematically. Students individually conduct surveys, write research proposals, carry out research, and share findings for the Research Seminars, Research-Related Courses, and master's thesis research.

Course Structure

• 400-Level and 500-Level Courses
  • Metals: study more advanced topics in metal physics, metal chemistry, and metal materials science
  • Organic Materials: study Major Courses covering the composition, structure, physical properties, and functions of materials
  • Inorganic Materials: deepen specialized knowledge of structural chemistry, properties of matter, reaction chemistry, and process chemistry
• Research Courses: using the knowledge acquired in the Major Courses, students make proposals and plan for their master's thesis research
• Research Seminars: students deepen their understanding of existing research by studying papers closely related to their master's thesis research topic

Doctoral Program

The Doctoral Program is a 3-year program that uses the broad knowledge and skills of materials science and materials engineering acquired in the Master's Program as a foundation. Students develop practical skills to identify real-world problems and conduct research on these issues.

Course Structure

• 600-Level Courses
  • Major Courses: develop skills to make creative research proposals and enhance powers of expression
  • Research Seminars: develop the ability to conduct research and systematize research
  • Career Development Courses: recognize how and where research touches society
• Graduate Major Courses: acquire the highest-level of expertise in materials and learn the process of defining a research topic and solving it
• Humanities and Social Science Courses: take Student Production Courses and Advanced Liberal Arts Courses to get a liberal arts education fitting for a materials professional

Admission and Advancement

• Entrance Examination: applicants must pass an entrance examination to advance from an undergraduate major to a master's program
• Advancement Assessment: applicants must pass an advancement assessment to advance from a master's program to a doctoral program
• Other Universities' Graduates and Working Adults Entrance Examination: applicants must pass an entrance assessment to advance from another university to a doctoral program