Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering at Florida International University

Programme overview

The PhD in Materials Science and Engineering will prepare graduates for industrial and/or academic research, as well as for higher-level jobs in materials-related industry. Advanced materials are the foundation of manufactured products and many of the technological advances of this century were enabled by the development of new materials. The Materials Science and Engineering program offers specialization in metallurgy, ceramics, electronic materials, nanomaterials, and biomaterials.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 5 years (75 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Degree Program .

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Entry requirements

The requirements for admission to the doctoral program in Materials Science and Engineering for applicants having a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or in a related field, e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Geophysics from an accredited institution are the following: (1) GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 overall or in the last 60 credit hours attempted. (2) Three letters of recommendation. (3)Applicants from non-English speaking countries, including internationally educated American students, must demonstrate proficiency in English. Please refer to the Admissions English Proficiency criteria at https://admissions.fiu.edu/international/graduate-school/english-language-proficiency/index.html (4) Applicants having a Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from an accredited institution must also satisfy the above requirement

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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