The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering is a multidisciplinary graduate program accommodating students from diverse academic backgrounds. The program is part of the Duke Materials Initiative and involves faculty from eight departments across engineering and arts & sciences. It combines rigorous coursework with hands-on research, featuring core courses in areas such as solid-state materials, soft matter, nanoscale science, and materials processing. Students complete required seminars, electives, and a research project that culminates in a project exam. The program emphasizes a collaborative, research-intensive environment. Graduates gain advanced skills in fabrication, characterization, computation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing them for research or industry positions. 来源： https://dmi.duke.edu/degrees/masters