Accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Degree (BS/MS)

Rutgers undergraduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who have completed (or are in the process of completing) their sixth semester are eligible to apply for the MSE BS/MS program. Applicants must have completed 96 credits by the end of their sixth semester.

In addition to the opportunity to complete your graduate studies in a shorter time frame and at a reduced cost, the BS/MS program offers the following benefits:

• The GRE requirement is waived for BS/MS students. However, taking the GRE is recommended if you plan to apply for national fellowships or graduate programs at other universities.
• No need to submit full application materials.
• No application fee is required.
• Up to 6 graduate credits taken as an undergraduate can count toward both the BS and MS degrees. Additional graduate credits taken as an undergraduate will count only toward the graduate degree.
• Students will be eligible to receive a $1000 scholarship. 

• GPA 3.0 minimum required.
• Applications are processed through the School of Graduate Studies. Please Apply Here.
  Please make sure to select the “Materials Science and Engineering - 5 Year (MS) New Brunswick” option.
• A brief personal statement is required that describes why you are interested in the MSE MS/BS program.
• Complete 96 credits of coursework by the end of the sixth undergraduate semester.
• GRE is NOT required.
• The application fee is waived.
• MSE Application deadlines.