MSE in Materials Science

Everything around us is made of materials. With a master’s degree in Materials Science from Johns Hopkins, you can be at the center of creating the next generation of materials and material systems that power modern innovations and drive our society. Complement your textbook knowledge with collaborative interactions with the faculty who are researching the applications of materials that impact our society, including the development of longer-lasting batteries for electrical vehicles, the use of stem cell technology to reverse engineer the blood-brain barrier, the creation of nanostructures to improve power grids and more.

The Materials Science and Engineering Department at the Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) of Johns Hopkins University offers full-time day school programs at the Homewood campus in Baltimore.

About the Program

The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Materials Science degree program gives students the unique opportunity to work in the industry of their choice while earning full-time pay as a participant in the Institute for NanoBioTechnology Industry Master’s Co-Op Program.

Study and conduct research on the connections between the structure of materials and their properties, how particular properties can be achieved through suitable processing, and the applications of materials to modern technologies.

From 21st-century prosthetic limbs to speech recognition software to the widely used COVID-19 tracking map, Johns Hopkins Engineering innovations contribute to the common good. These innovations exemplify the creativity and knowledge that result from faculty and student collaboration.

At Johns Hopkins Engineering, you will be immersed in studies that foster the intellectual, professional, and research skills you need for success. This starts with small class sizes and continues with unrivaled research facilities and expert mentorship that will empower you to achieve—and even exceed—your goals.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a master’s degree on campus in the United States in Baltimore, Maryland or choose to study with us online from your home country, you’ll find your experience packed with knowledge you can use today and in the future.

Academics

Where others see obstacles, you see opportunities. When others settle, you still have questions. It’s that same spirit of curiosity and passion for problem-solving that fuels innovation and discovery—and is what drives all of us at Hopkins Engineering. At Hopkins Engineering, you’ll be part of a small community of innovators on campus with big-city access — and a global network. You’ll get to know your classmates, professors, and instructors.

Along the way, you'll meet and learn from scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs, inventors, and other experts — including many former Blue Jays. Advance your career, expand your opportunities, or deepen your expertise with a master’s degree in a high-demand field.