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.