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Master's with Thesis degree
Information concerning the pursuit of a Master's with Thesis degree in MSE, including degree requirements, time frame for completion, graduation details, and more.
The Master's degree program is designed to give students the opportunity to gain additional knowledge and necessary skills in a specific area of Materials Science. A thesis option Master's degree is made up of two primary aspects; academic course work and research used to support a written document.
- Go to BS/MS Combined Program information. Details for enrolled OSU students considering or enrolled in the BS/MS program.
Time frame for completion
The typical length of time for completion of a Master's with Thesis degree while enrolled as a full time student is approximately two years, inclusive of Summers. A student holding a GRA position will combine research and academic study throughout this period. During the final one to two quarters the student's research results are developed into a thesis document which is defended before a two member committee of MSE faculty.
Degree requirements
Link to Master's with Thesis degree requirements. MSE-specific requirements to earn a Master's with Thesis degree in materials science and engineering.
Graduation procedures
Link to Master's with Thesis graduation procedures. Details concerning the graduation process. Includes on-line request for the Application to Graduate form, thesis defense process, Commencement information, exit procedures, and more.
