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The Master of Science in Semiconductor Engineering is an interdisciplinary, cutting-edge program offered by the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation, College of Engineering, and D’Amore-McKim School of Business. The program prepares students through interdisciplinary knowledge and experimental tools to meet the new needs of semiconductor companies to fill the talent gap for careers in this rapidly evolving in-demand industry.

If you want to earn a Master of Science in Semiconductor Engineering at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

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Global Pathways

To enter this Global Pathways program, you must meet the College of Engineering admissions scores. Please note, your English language score will determine the length of your Global Pathways studies.

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 74 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 50

English Score for 2 term:
TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) / PTE 46

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

None

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

To explore course requirements and curriculum information for this program, please visit the Academics Page for the most up-to-date information.

Degree Progression to the Master of Science in Semiconductor Engineering

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Science in Semiconductor Engineering:

English Language for Degree Progression

TOEFL iBT 79 / IELTS 6.5

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Degree Progression Start Date

September January

Total Degree Progression Credits

33

Degree Progression Program Lengths

21 Months

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