The online master’s in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering (MESE) is designed for professionals within the field of materials and energy science wanting to significantly advance their careers and develop the skillset needed to support and implement new energy technologies.
Meeting the rising energy demand is one of our greatest challenges, affecting quality of life, education and commerce across the globe. UofL’s online MS in MESE equips materials and energy scientists and engineers to better address this challenge and influence the quality of life worldwide. This multidisciplinary program delivers in-depth knowledge in areas such as materials chemistry and physics, processing, energy conversion and storage, and systems-level engineering. As a graduate of this program, you will have the expertise and practical skills to:
This interdisciplinary program is offered through Dean’s Office within the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. UofL has a strong materials and energy science & engineering research community, consisting of established collaborations between the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research and various departments across the university.
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Advance the future of energy science—on your schedule, from wherever is most convenient to you.
Learn MoreComplete 10 courses, chosen from a list designed to prepare you to discover the power of material science.
Learn MoreCurriculum covers MESE fundamentals, energy processing, energy storage and systems engineering.
Learn More"Materials and energy scientists and engineers receive the gratification that comes from working toward addressing the most important challenges of this century. Professionals in this area choose this field not only because of the growing job market and potential compensation, but to be of service to society by applying their engineering knowledge and skills to meet advanced materials challenges and energy challenges faced worldwide. The new M.S. in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering is a multidisciplinary program that prepares graduates for careers in a semiconductor manufacturing industry that targets improving our quality of life."
Our civilization faces growing energy consumption and subsequent demand challenges. Empowering our students and graduates to apply their knowledge to overcome this challenge through the creation and integration of new, advanced earth-abundant materials into cost-effective technologies lies at the heart of the UofL’s energy materials science online program.
This undertaking includes important tasks like redefining our dependence on fossil-based fuels and low-energy efficiency systems – thus lowering our carbon impact on the environment – as well as finding new ways of attaining renewable energy generation, such as tapping into the immense potency of the sun.
Aligned with the mission of the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, UofL’s online master’s in Materials and Energy Sciences & Engineering aspires to prepare professional scientists and engineers to innovate in these areas, ultimately impacting economic development, energy competitiveness, health, education and the quality of life worldwide.
Employment opportunities for materials and energy science and engineering graduates are predicted to continue growing faster than the average for all occupations, with a reported 10-year job growth of around 62% (CNNMoney, 2020) and a predicted median annual wage of $104,100 in May 2023 (Bls.gov).
UofL’s Master of Science in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering prepares students for career tracks in industries including semiconductor/opto-electronics, catalysts, and energy as well as to pursue entrepreneurship or join government and corporate labs. Graduates will also have a strong foundation to pursue doctoral studies in related materials and energy science and engineering disciplines.
Preferred Application Deadline | Term | Start |
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August 1 | Fall | August |
November 15 | Spring | January |
Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.
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To be considered for admission, applicants must have:
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The Materials and Energy Science & Engineering master’s program is open to international students. Additional requirements apply. Degrees must be accredited within your region.
For more information on the admission and application process, please contact our Online Learning Enrollment Counselor at 800.871.8635 or by email at online@louisville.edu.
The online Master of Science in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering is a 30 credit hour (10 course) program that requires 5 core MESE fundamental courses, 2 courses covering energy processing, 2 courses covering energy conversion and 1 systems engineering course or project. The program is 100% online. Courses are delivered asynchronously, in standard term length.
Core Courses | Credit Hours |
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MESE 600 Energy Science and Engineering | 3 |
MESE 601 Advanced Materials Science & Engineering | 3 |
Fundamental Courses (select 3 from list below) 1,2 | 9 |
Energy Processing Courses (select 2 from list below) 1,2 | 6 |
Energy Conversion Courses (select 2 from list below) 1,2 | 6 |
Select one of the following Energy Engineering courses: | 3 |
Project option: | |
MESE 690 Master’s Project 3 | |
Course option: | |
Energy Engineering Course (select 1 from list below) 1,2 | |
Minimum Total Hours | 30 |
The Master of Science degree must be completed with a 3.00 GPA or better for all graduate courses used to satisfy degree requirements. Additionally, the master of science degree must be completed with a 3.00 GPA or better for all academic work attempted in graduate studies.
1 Courses must be chosen so that at least one-half of the credits counted toward the degree are 600-level.
2 Any course substitutes that are not on the current list of approved courses must be approved by the department/faculty advisor.
3 The project can be replaced with an external internship or practicum opportunity. Faculty advisors will assist in developing plans for MESE 690 completion.
Fundamental Courses (Select 3) | Credit Hours |
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CHEM 621 Electroanalytical Chemistry (on campus only) | 3 |
CSE 532 Python and Data Analytics | 3 |
ECE 542 Semiconductor Device Fundamentals | 3 |
MESE 603 Fundamentals of Electrical, Optical and Thermal Properties of Solid Materials (online only) | 3 |
MESE 610 Materials Characterization: Microscopy & Diffraction | 3 |
ME 551 Materials for Additive Manufacturing (online only) | 3 |
ME 685 Computational Modeling of Materials (on campus only) | 3 |
PHYS 575 Solid State Physics (on campus only) | 3 |
Energy Processing Courses (Select 2) | Credit Hours |
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CHE 581 Chemical Vapor Deposition and Processing | 3 |
CSE 632 Data Mining | 3 |
ECE 543 Fundamentals of Microfabrication and MEMS | 3 |
ISE 600 Additive Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
MESE 622 Roll to Roll Processing | 3 |
Energy Conversion Courses (Select 2) | Credit Hours |
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ECE 531 Power Electronics | 3 |
MESE 612 Photovoltaics and Solar Fuels | 3 |
MESE 614 Biomass Processing and Biofuels | 3 |
MESE 616 Energy Storage Systems | 3 |
OR ME 572 Energy Storage Systems | 3 |
MESE 619 Industrial Catalysis | 3 |
Energy Engineering Courses (Select 1) | Credit Hours |
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MESE 640 Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy | 3 |
MESE 642 Techno-Economic Analysis and Energy Policy | 3 |
MESE 644 Smart Manufacturing | 3 |
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NOTE: Course descriptions and required courses are subject to change.