[原创]南加大材料科学硕士APPLICATION要求-新东方前途出国

Students with an interest in the characterization, selection and processing of engineering materials, and in materials problems related to engineering design may work toward a M.S. in Materials Science.

This degree is awarded in conformity with the general requirements of the Viterbi School of Engineering. Students may elect to work for this degree in either the Materials Science or Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering departments.

The specific courses that constitute an acceptable program must be approved in advance by the administering department.

Application Criteria

A B.S. or an M.S. degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Computer Science.

Satisfactory cumulative undergraduate GPA (grade point average).

Satisfactory GRE test scores. All scores must be officially reported to the university directly by ETS.

Application Materials for All Applicants

Spring 2017 and Fall 2017 Applicants
Kindly note the following important dates:

Spring 2017
Applications open: July 15, 2016
Deadline to apply: September 15, 2016

Fall 2017
Applications open: August 2016
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2017

Visit our Application Deadlines page for more information.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
 

GRE General Test: Satisfactory and valid test scores. Valid GRE scores must be dated within five years of the start of the intended application semester. The fall semester starts in August, and the spring semester starts in January. Official scores must be reported from ETS directly to USC using ETS school code 4852. A department code is not required.
 

Letters of Recommendation (3 Required): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. 
 

Statement of Purpose (Required): The statement of purpose should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.
 

Résumé or CV (required)

Additional Application Materials for International Applicants

English Language Proficiency: In addition to the general admission criteria listed above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination to be considered a candidate for admission.  There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School. For possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. For more details on English Proficiency Criteria for the University of Southern California, please visit USC Graduate Admission - Proficiency in English.