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PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia, United States

Programme overview

The curriculum provides a well-rounded general education and rigorous technical education in order to hone an appreciation for the field of materials science and engineering. This program leverages the strengths of the university and the wide range of materials research and courses already being offered by faculty across a variety of departments on campus. Through the curriculum, problem solving, design, and critical thinking skills are built in both the classroom and through conducting research.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Materials Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 21 credit hours  |  Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 21 hours of graduate classroom coursework will be required for the Ph.D. This includes three core courses including the Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering course as well as one course from a list of Materials Characterization courses and one course from a list of Thermodynamics courses.

Career pathways

Graduates will go on to pursue exciting careers in academia, industry, government, and entrepreneurship.

Official programme page

Application information

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 programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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