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Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering

University Of Nevada, Reno

  • Reno, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University Of Nevada, Reno campus

About the program

Advanced doctorate building the ability to solve challenging materials problems.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Materials Science and Engineering. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.

Career outcomes

  • Faculty posts at universities
  • High-level materials careers

Curriculum

  • Four core subjects
  • Two seminar-based courses
  • First-year thesis research
  • Three post-core electives
  • A minor of two or three subjects
  • A general exam and a publishable doctoral thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Undergraduate: 3.0 academic GPA on a 4.0 scale with 4 units native language
  • 3 math
  • 3 natural science and 3 social science
  • SAT/ACT not required
  • passport copy and official transcripts
  • English proficiency by TOEFL iBT 61
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE 46 or Cambridge 169 unless exempt.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (or in progress) with the required units and a 3.0 academic GPA; passport copy; official transcripts

Language tests

  • IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

  • High School Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements: 3.0 academic GPA
  2. required high school units and English proficiency
  3. with deadlines of 2026-12-15 (January 2027) and 2027-04-07 (August 2027). Complete the International Student Application online and pay the USD 95 application fee. Submit a passport copy and official high school transcripts sent by the school
  4. plus TOEFL
  5. IELTS
  6. Duolingo
  7. PTE or Cambridge scores unless exempt. Admitted students then provide financial and visa information to the Office of International Students and Scholars.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,413 USD
Application fee$95 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Engineering
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteOISS scholarships of 300-5000 USD per year support eligible F-1 or J-1 degree-seeking students, subject to GPA, enrollment and annual scholarship application requirements. College and departmental awards may also apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.