Missouri State University
901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897, United States

Missouri State University is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905. It is the state's second largest university by enrollment, with an enrollment of 23,418 in the fall semester of 2023.

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The Materials Science degree is designed to provide the graduate with a suitable background for employment in the exciting fields of nano, bio, and energy technology. Specifically, students will receive experience in high-technology materials synthesis, characterization, and modelling. Graduates will be prepared for employment in areas of semiconductor manufacturing, materials synthesis and testing, and other industries where high technology processing and development are required.

The program requires 15 hours of required course work, 6-9 hours of electives, 6-9 hours of research and 1 hour of seminar, for a total of 31 hours. Interdisciplinary courses taught in other departments may be used for electives if approved by the department head in advance.

At the beginning of the first semester, students’ background will be evaluated to determine the student’s optimum path of study. Based on the results of the students’ initial evaluation, poorly prepared students may be required to take some additional course work that will not apply to the degree. Later in the first semester, the student will interview with faculty members to choose an area of thesis research.

A comprehensive examination is required usually one semester prior to graduation. The comprehensive examination is used to monitor the progress of each student through the program. At the end of the thesis project, the student will present his or her results in the form of a public thesis presentation or defense.

Program Requirements -  https://physics.missouristate.edu/MaterialsScience/ProgramRequirements.htm
 

Graduate Admission Requirements

Missouri State encourages applicants from around the world. To apply for admission, please follow these required steps:

Apply online.
Complete the online application for admission through the GradCAS application portal.

Academic Requirements
You must have completed a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution, with a 2.75 (U.S. scale) grade point average for the last 60 credit hours. Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for admission requirements for each individual graduate program. 

Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of your proficiency in English is required if your primary language is not English. Persons who have completed one or more years of university level study in the U.S. may be exempt at the discretion of the International Services Office. Proof can be provided in two ways: TOEFL-iBT – 79; IELTS – 6.0; 

Passport identification page

Statement of Financial Support (download and save the PDF to complete the form)

Financial guarantee (request a copy of your bank statement or letter from your bank documenting available funds)

Required Documentation of Financial Support

International applicants must provide proof of necessary financial resources. You will need these documents to complete your visa application and immigration process. Missouri State University and the US Embassy or Consulate will review this information. Download the document below by right-clicking or tap and hold. 

Upload your financial documentation to your immigration portal after you have been admitted by the Graduate College. Instructions will be emailed to you at the time of admission.

Statement of Financial Support


 https://international.missouristate.edu/Services/IntlGradApp.htm

 

Important Deadlines for International Applicants (Graduate and Undergraduate)

Application Deadline

Fall - May 1st

Spring - October 1st

I-20 Request Deadline

Fall - June 1st

Spring - November 1st

Note: I-20 issuance starts on September 1st for spring admits, and March 1st for Fall admits.    

https://international.missouristate.edu/Services/international-costs.htm

 

Apply online.
Complete the online application for admission through the GradCAS application portal.

Application Coding: There is currently no place to add Indo Global Studies coding. Please send student details and their documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.