PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Meeting many of the most critical challenges facing modern society requires advances in the materials that underpin new technologies. Examples include providing carbon-free and renewable energy, clean water, advanced medical treatments and devices, and sustainable materials manufacturing. New materials are also required for continued economic growth in areas as diverse as aerospace, computing, and sensors.

Department: Materials Science Engineering | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 15), Spring (deadline September 1), Summer (deadline December 15) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include M S & E 900 Materials Research Seminar; M S & E 521 Advanced Polymeric Materials; M S & E 530 Thermodynamics of Solids; M S & E 551 Structure of Materials; M S & E 752 Advanced Materials Science: Phase Transformations; CBE 660 Intermediate Problems in Chemical Engineering.

Career pathways

The Engineering Career Services staff offer assistance to students searching or preparing for internships, co-ops, and jobs with well-recognized organizations. The Writing Center is a campus-wide organization that provides free of charge, face-to-face and online consultations for students writing papers, reports, resumes, and applications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Applicants normally are expected to have a BS in the physical sciences or engineering. Undergraduate studies normally would include mathematics through differential equations, at least one year each of general physics and chemistry, a course in physical chemistry or modern physics, and an elementary course in properties of materials. Applicants may be admitted with deficiencies. These must be made up as soon as possible after entering the program. Application Required application materials: Academic transcripts (unofficial) English proficiency scores , if applicable Three letters of recommendation Statement of purpose Resume A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required. Admission is highly selective. Most admitted applicants have an undergraduate GPA above 3.5.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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