The Master of Science (MS) in Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a two-semester, 96-unit, full-time degree program designed to educate students in the engineering science required to understand and advance additive manufacturing (AM) and provide hands-on experience with designing and building parts using AM technology. The program combines fundamental understanding of the underlying science, as well as practical instruction in the technologies of additive manufacturing through classroom and laboratory coursework. The program welcomes applications from students with diverse backgrounds and from individuals with work experience.

Course requirements

  • 36 units of program core (3 courses: 39-601, 39-602, and 39-603), along with their corresponding cross-listings in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering are described below.
    • Students must take the two courses in the first semester and the laboratory course in the second semester
  • 24 units of breadth courses
  • 24 units of depth courses
  • 12 units of approved graduate courses