PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of Utah

Materials science and engineering (MSE) applies the principles of physics and chemistry to engineering problems in order to design and develop new materials. The MSE curriculum includes courses in nanostructured materials, composites, microsystems design, biomaterials, nuclear materials and others. All students complete a capstone design project. Graduates have found jobs as electrochemists, process engineers, materials engineers and quality engineers.

Faculty: J & M Price College of Eng.  |  Duration: 54 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 54 credit hours. All coursework must be completed at a cumulative 3.0 GPA (B grade average). All courses must be passed with a "B-" or better. Students will also be required to complete the following requirements during the course of the program: Qualifying Examination Supervisory Committee Program of Study Dissertation Proposal Dissertation Additional information about the Ph.D. requirements can be found on the department website:

Career pathways

Career paths include Materials engineer, process engineer, research scientist, metallurgist, quality engineer, design engineer, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, biomedical.

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