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Graduate Certificate in Nondestructive Evaluation at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, United States

Programme overview

A graduate certificate that formally records graduate coursework in nondestructive evaluation. It consists of 10 credits of NDE-specific coursework plus 3 credits of NDE-related electives and is open to domestic and international students.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE)  |  Duration: 13 credit hours (10 NDE-specific plus 3 NDE-related elective)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

10 credits of NDE-specific coursework plus 3 credits of NDE-related electives.

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Entry requirements

The NDE certificate program seeks highly motivated students who are pursuing a career in NDE or an NDE-related discipline. Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in engineering or a physical science and must satisfy the prerequisites for the individual courses that comprise the certificate. In particular, an understanding of three-dimensional vector calculus, differential equations, and numerical computer programming (such as in MATLAB) is necessary. Requirements ISU-wide: Academic Records, GPA, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation

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.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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