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PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The department offers MMSE and PhD degrees; the PhD develops the ability to conduct original research. Areas include materials chemistry, polymers, electronic materials, composites, biomolecular materials and nanoscale materials.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Materials Science and Engineering  |  Intake: Fall (PhD priority December 15, final March 1) and spring (November 1)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Research areas span materials chemistry, polymers, electronic, composite, biomolecular and nanoscale materials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Thank you for your interest in the Materials Science and Engineering (MSEG) graduate program at the University of Delaware. The MSEG graduate program offers world-class research and degree programs to equip students with the tools to solve some of the most pressing problems of the 21st century. Please visit our website for a short video about our program, as well as more information on our faculty and our many research areas: Typical applicants have a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.2 or above and must have a bachelor’s degree in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics fields from an accredited institution. The application requires 1) short-answer responses to a few questions, 2) unofficial transcripts, 3) resume/CV, 4) recommendation letters, and 5) personal statement. The application link below will describe what is needed for each item.

Intake: FALL: December 15 : Priority consideration (Ph.D.) March 1 : Final deadline to apply (Ph.D.) July 1

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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