PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

Research activities in the Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CEMS) Department focus on the development of renewable energy technologies, the solution of important medical and biological engineering challenges, the development of advanced materials and characterization methods, and the application of sophisticated mathematical and theoretical models.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Duration: 5 years / 24 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Major Courses, Outside Field, Math Course, Thesis Credits. Courses must be taken on the A-F grade basis, unless only offered S/N, with a minimum grade of B- earned for each course. Use of 4xxx courses requires director of graduate studies approval.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their scholarship and research potential, a complete set of official transcripts, and a clearly written statement summarizing research/work experience and motivation for graduate work. A bachelor's degree in materials science or other related field. Applications are accepted for fall semester only. Submission of all application materials by December 15 is strongly encouraged to ensure priority consideration for fellowships and assistantships; late applications are considered if space is available. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 5 years / 24 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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