Overview

In this unique, multidisciplinary Materials Science program of Colorado School of Mines, you will learn under top-notch scientists and engineers to design, fabricate, characterize and measure materials from the atomic to the macro scale and use your understanding of structure-processing-property relationships to enable advancements across disciplines. With a Mines degree, your opportunities will be limitless.

Career Types

Design engineer

Materials engineer

Product/process development scientist

Research scientist

Biomedical engineer

Geotechnical engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Processing, Microstructure, and Properties of Materials

Solid State Physics

Mechanical Properties of Materials

Surface Chemistry

Ceramic Engineering

Electrical Properties and Applications of Materials

Properties of Ceramics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Golden, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Required

GRE: Not Required

Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required

Statement of Purpose: Required

Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Out-of-State

42840 USD / year

≈ 42840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19692 USD / year

≈ 19692 USD / year

Living costs

Golden

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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Career Types

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Golden

Funding

Scholarships Information

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