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PhD Materials Science & Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Materials Science & Engineering prepares graduates to translate between fundamental physical principles of materials and the design requirements of systems and devices.

Faculty: McKelvey School of Engineering  |  Department: Interdisciplinary Materials Science & Engineering (IMSE)  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

Minimum 72 credits: at least 36 graduate coursework credits and 18-36 doctoral thesis research credits; two semesters of First Year Research Experience; qualifying exam in the summer after year one; thesis proposal in the fifth semester.

Career pathways

Academia, industry, government or other research-oriented sectors.

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Application information

Arts & Sciences sets one doctoral application deadline each year, generally in the first week of December.

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