Applied Materials Science M.S.
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Swenson College of Science & Engineering (DCSE)315 - Master of Science
Preferred undergraduate degree in a related discipline
BA or BS degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, or similar fields; other undergraduate degrees may be accepted with additional coursework required prior to beginning the program.
Preferred undergraduate GPA
3
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
79
TOEFL - Reading - Score
19
TOEFL - Writing - Score
21
IELTS - Total - Score
6.5
IELTS - Reading - Score
6.5
IELTS - Writing - Score
6.5
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Description of other application requirements
The GRE is optional.
This program does not accept requests for credit for prior learning.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.
This program does not accept requests for credit for prior learning.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.