What is SUGS?

• A master's degree combined with a bachelor's degree in 5 years.
• An opportunity to further your MSE knowledge.
• An opportunity to expand to another field while gaining an advanced degree.

What SUGS topics are available for Materials Science & Engineering students?

• Materials Science & Engineering
• Manufacturing (through the Integrative Systems + Design - ISD program)
• Chemical Engineering
• BioEngineering
• Macromolecular Science and Engineering
• Others may be possible, depending on potential minor, dual degree, and courses taken.

Requirements for the Materials Science & Engineering SUGS

• 30 credit hours of approved graduate level courses
• 15 credits of MSE 400/500 courses - Up to 8 credits may be satisfied by MSE 690
• At least 2 cognate courses
• A maximum of 9 credits of prior-approved coursework may be double-counted, and 6 credits may be transferred if not used within the 128 UG credits.  However, only Science and Technical electives and/or general electives may be double-counted.
• None of the 47 required Materials Science and Engineering program credits may be used for the graduate degree. Also, a maximum of 15 credit hours that are double-counted or transferred for graduate credit is allowed.
• Minimum GPA: 3.2
• You must earn a B or better in all courses to be transferred and you must earn a B- or better in all courses you are double counting.
• You must review your double counted or transferred courses with the Graduate program advisor to make sure your selections will count towards your Masters degree.

How do I apply?

• During senior year: Deadlines are the same every year: October 15 for following Winter admission, January 15 for following Fall admission
• Complete the online application

Why a SUGS program may not be a great idea.

Contact

• Graduate Program Coordinator: Renee Hilgendorf, 3062 HHDow

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