The Master of Science in Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering) program at the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin is a research-intensive program designed to train creative and independent researchers. Students gain in-depth knowledge in materials engineering through a combination of advanced coursework and original laboratory research culminating in a thesis. The program emphasizes direct research engagement, and admission to the MS track is highly limited—MS degrees are only granted under special circumstances, typically driven by prior arrangement with faculty. The program prepares graduates for careers in research, academia, and industry, focusing on the properties and applications of materials. 来源： https://tmi.utexas.edu/academics/graduate-program/admissions