Admission Requirements

Master of Science - Energy & Materials

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, or materials science from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • A completed application for graduate admission with the non-refundable application fee including:
    • Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
    • A current résumé
    • A one-page statement of accomplishments and academic goals
    • Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers

International Students must complete the International Student Application for Graduate Admission, including all items listed above as well as:

  • Demonstrate a score of 550 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) [IBT = 79; CBT = 213] for applicants whose native language is not English.
  • Submit evidence of financial support

Please submit completed applications, recommendation letters and transcripts to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Saginaw Valley State University
160 Wickes Hall
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 964-6096
(989) 964-2788 fax
gradadm@svsu.edu