The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Engineering is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to prepare students for careers in industry or continued academic research. The program features both thesis (research-focused) and non-thesis (coursework/practicum-focused) options. Students gain advanced theoretical knowledge, hands-on equipment/instrumentation experience, and collaborate in state-of-the-art laboratories across topics in materials science, engineering principles, and computational techniques. Graduates are equipped to apply scientific and engineering methods to advanced materials systems and pursue impactful research or technical careers.