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PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary program. Students from engineering and science disciplines receive a solid foundation in the physics and chemistry of materials, thermodynamics and structure of materials, as well as the latest technological aspects of materials in today’s manufacturing environment. Faculty research areas are mainly concentrated in the development of novel materials for today’s electronics, energy, biomedical and high tech industries.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Duration: 45 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Nanometer Structure of Materials, Thermodynamics in Materials Science, Kinetics of Reactions in Materials, Defects in Materials, Polymer Physics, Seminar in Materials Science and Engineering. The degree requires 45 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) CV/Resume Description of Research/Work Experience The Department offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science (thesis or non-thesis options) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In addition, students enrolled in the Professional Master of Engineering program may choose Materials Science and Engineering as a program option. Graduate study is open to qualified students holding a bachelor’s degree from accredited programs in any of the engineering and science areas. For detailed admissions and program information, please visit Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Programs

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 45 credits

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