Engineering Science MS: Microelectronic & Semiconductor Engineering Focus

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Semiconductors are the delicate, wafer-thin microchips essential for all electronic devices. Semiconductors, electronic circuits, and microchips form the basis for new and evolving technologies. With the passage of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, the United States is positioned to lead in global semiconductor research, development, and production. Significant expansion of this sector is expected in the next few years, with substantial employment opportunities for qualified engineers. The Engineering Science MS with a course focus in Microelectronic and Semiconductor Engineering provides the knowledge needed to compete for such opportunities.

Required Core (15 credits)

EE 530LEC - Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices 2 Credits: 3
EE 563LEC - Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices 1 Credits: 3
EE 569LLB - Rf/Microwave Circuits 1 Credits: 3
EE 588LEC - Funds of Mod VLSI Devices Credits: 3
EE 591LEC - Analog Circuits Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (15 credits)

Electives (15 credits)

Select 5 from:

EE 512LEC - Nanophotonics Credits: 3
EE 518LEC - Quantum Mechanics for Eng Credits: 3
EE 520LEC - Quantum Computing and Devices Credits: 3
EE 522LEC - Nanostructure Materials Credits: 3
EE 523LEC - Nanotechnology & Science Credits: 3
EE 524LEC - Intro to Nanoelectronics Credits: 3
EE 526LEC - Wearable and Implantable Sensors Credits: 3
EE 528LEC - Biomems & Lab-On-a-Chip Credits: 3
EE 549LLB - Analog Integ Circ Layout Credits: 3
EE 553LLB - Microelectronic Fab Lab Credits: 3
EE 555LEC - Photonic Devices Credits: 3
EE 567LEC - Power Electronics Credits: 3
EE 574LLB - Rf/Microwave Circuits 2 Credits: 3
EE 640LEC - Magnetic Materials & Technology Credits: 3
Special Topics: Materials Synthesis & Characterization Credits: 3
Special Topics: Digital & Mixed Signal Design Credits: 3
Special Topics: Intro to 2D Electronics Credits: 3
Special Topics: Semiconductor Device Physics Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Portfolio (0 credits)

EE 616TUT - Technical Synthesis and Communication Credits: 0

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$85

Admission Test **

GRE

Program Contact

Graduate Academic Coordinator
Electrical Engineering Department
230N Davis Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: kbartelo@buffalo.edu

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.