As of September 7, 2021, the GRE exam is not required.
The Master of Science in Materials Engineering with an emphasis in Machine Learning is for students who have an interest in materials engineering that includes machine learning toward materials discovery, design, and processing. U.S. industry and cybermanufacturing are rapidly moving toward data-driven materials discovery and development. Materials engineering combined with machine learning is a novel emerging field that combines materials modeling, simulations and machine learning together into a new paradigm for materials discovery and cybermanufacturing.
Students with a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, and Chemistry, as well as in industry employees who plan to apply machine learning to their research and development, are ideal candidates for the program.
This degree is awarded in conformity with the general requirements of the Viterbi School of Engineering. Students may elect to work for this degree in either the Materials Science or Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering departments. The specific courses that constitute an acceptable program must be approved in advance by the administering department.
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Please Note: Requirements for graduation, course offerings, course availability, track offerings and any other degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult with an academic advisor prior to registering for any classes.
- A minimum of 28 units is required to earn the MS in Materials Engineering - Machine Learning degree
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation
Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of Classes
APPLICATION DEADLINES| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
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| Spring 2022 (Final Deadline) | September 15, 2021 |
| Spring 2022 (Scholarship Consideration Deadline) | August 31, 2021 |
| Fall 2022 (Final Deadline) | January 15, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 (Scholarship Consideration Deadline) | December 15, 2021 |
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines including but not limited to: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics.
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts: Upload Electronic Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. A mailed hard copy or official e-transcript is not required for admission to our programs.
- Submit an electronic copy of official transcripts (.pdf recommended) and other degree related documents through the online graduate application (International applicants, visit USC Graduate Admission’s Country Requirements page for details on required documents)
- Unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable
- If the transcript includes a separate grading scale, make sure it is also uploaded
- For upload purposes, all transcript related documents for a single school must be submitted as one document
- If you are admitted, you will be given specific instructions on submitting your hard copy transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement : The personal statement should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.
- Letters of Recommendation (3 Required): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSEnglish Language Proficiency: In addition to application requirements above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School. For possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. Please review USC Graduate Admission – Proficiency in English.
IMPORTANT: USC does not accept Duolingo and TOEFL Essentials test scores.
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The following is an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition.
TUITION
| Academic Year | Per Unit Rate | 3-unit Course | 4-unit Course |
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| Fall 2021 - Summer 2022* | $2,199 | $6,597 | $8,796 |
| Fall 2020 - Summer 2021* | $2,148 | $6,444 | $8,592 |
| * Tuition is the same for on-campus and online students |
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE – 27 UNIT PROGRAM
STUDENT FEES
| Fee Description | Fee Amount | On-Campus | DEN@Viterbi |
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| Mandatory Fees (approximate) | Fall 2019: $475
Spring 2020: $420 | | |
| Health Insurance | Fall 2019: $730
Spring 2020: $1,311 | | |
| Norman Topping Student Aid Fee | $8/semester | | |
| ENGR Computing Access Fee (On-Campus students) | $75/semester |
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| ENGR Computing Access Fee (DEN@Viterbi students) | $35/semester | |
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| Exam Proctoring | $40 - $100 per course | | |
Detailed Information on Tuition & Fees
Want to find out where our graduating class of 2019 Chemical & Petroleum Engineering & Materials Science Master's students did their internships and where they went after commencement? Visit our Chemical & Petroleum Engineering & Materials Science Employment Outcomes page.
This program is also available online to professional engineers through DEN@Viterbi. Because the DEN@Viterbi program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, the degree a USC engineering student earns is the same whether they are on-campus or online.
If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.
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Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of Classes
DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.
| Degree Requirements |
| This degree is awarded in conformity with the general requirements of the Viterbi School of Engineering. The specific courses that constitute an acceptable program must be approved in advance by Material Science Program. |
| MASC Courses - choose at least 20 units from this list |
| At least 20 units of MASC or MASC cross-listed courses required. 28 total units required for the degree. Students may take all 28 units from this list without taking any non-MASC approved electives from the next list. |
| MASC 503 | Thermodynamics of Materials (4 units) |
| MASC 504 | Diffusion and Phase Equilibria (4 units) |
| MASC 523 | Principles of Electrochemical Engineering (3 units) |
| MASC 551 | Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials (4 units) |
| MASC 560 | Fatigue and Fracture (3 units) |
| MASC 562 | Failure Analysis (3 units) |
| MASC 575 | Basics of Atomistic Simulation of Materials (3 units) |
| MASC 576 | Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Materials and Processes (3 units) |
| MASC 583 | Materials Selection (4 units) |
| List of Approved Electives Available on DEN@Viterbi - choose any remaining units required to reach 28 total units from this list |
| Any course not on the list will require department approval to be applied toward the degree. |
| AME 503 | Advanced Mechanical Design (3 units) |
| AME 509 | Applied Elasticity (4 units) |
| AME 525 | Engineering Analysis (4 units) |
| AME 526 |Introduction to Mathematical Methods in Engineering II (4 units) |
| AME 577 | Survey of Energy and Power for a Sustainable Future (3 units) |
| AME 578 | Modern Alternative Energy Conversion Devices (3 units) |
| CE 507 | Mechanics of Solids I (3 units) |
| CE 529ab | Finite Element Analysis (3 units) |
| CE 546 | Structural Mechanics of Composite Materials (3 units) |
| CHE 501 | Modeling and Analysis of Chemical Engineering Systems (3 units) |
| EE 529 | Optics (4 units) |
| EE 537 | Modern Solid-State Devices (4 units) |
| ENE 505 | Energy and the Environment (4 units) |
| ISE 515 | Engineering Project Management (3 units) |
| ISE 525 | Design of Experiments (3 units) |
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