$19,266 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Human Factors and Ergonomics
- MSc in Human Factors and Ergonomics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is offered as a 2-years program by the College of Design.
- This university is ranked 34th in the United States of America.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Human factors and ergonomics (HFE) is the study of how to make technological systems safe, effective, and easy, and enjoyable to use.
- The Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) graduate program is an interdisciplinary program with graduate faculty representing the College of Design, the College of Science and Engineering, the College of Education and Human Development, the College of Liberal Arts, and the School of Public Health.
- The Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) graduate program at the University of Minnesota addresses human performance and how it can be enhanced through the design of products, tools, systems, interfaces, working environments, processes, and organizations.
- Students will focus on the study of human interaction—interaction with things, environments, and processes—to effectively support people in their work and living activities.
- Their varied curriculum covers the foundations of human cognitive and physical factors as well as statistics, experimental design, and research ethics training.
- By virtue of this interdisciplinary coursework, students will gain a unique perspective from multiple disciplinary standpoints and will be prepared to approach, develop, and evaluate physical and digital systems that are safe, effective, and enjoyable to use.
- HFE has applications ranging from clothing and living spaces to business processes, the design of health care processes and technology, computer interfaces, and spacecraft cockpits.
- The MSc program consists of 30 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $10170 | $10170 |
| Health Insurance | $3288 | $3288 |
| Other Fees | $5808 | $5808 |
| Total Fees | $19266 | $19266 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 59 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Factors and Ergonomics or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.