PhD Materials Science and Engineering at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD is a research-intensive programme in materials science and engineering with research in energy storage and conversion, catalysis, computational materials science, microelectronics, polymers, nuclear materials and thermal spray, with access to Brookhaven National Laboratory facilities. An Industrial Cooperative PhD is available for working industrial researchers.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering | Duration: Minimum 60 graduate credits; preliminary exam in fifth semester; all requirements within 7 years after 24 course credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 24 graduate course credits including three core courses (Thermodynamics of Solids, Strength of Materials, Kinetics of Materials) and five ESM electives, plus Teaching and Mentoring Techniques, Technical Writing, a colloquium, teaching practicum for five semesters, at least 16 credits of research, a preliminary oral examination with a research proposal, and a dissertation and defense.

Career pathways

Academia, national laboratories and industry.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry or a closely related area from an accredited institution; GPA of at least 3.0 in all mathematics, engineering and science courses; three recommendation letters; international applicants need TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5; GRE General Test optional; acceptance by the department and the Graduate School.

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 School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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