Program Requirements
Materials Science and Engineering is concerned with the production, properties and microstructure of the materials that are often the primary limitation to the advancement of modern technology. Emphasis is placed on applying the fundamental principles that govern the development of structural properties of materials to produce the desired mechanical, electrical, optical and other physico-chemical characteristics.
The Materials Science and Engineering program prepares graduate students to apply science and engineering principles to design new materials and solve problems related to the scientific understanding and characterization of materials behavior and the development of new technologies necessary for the processing and manufacturing of different materials and related products. The curriculum provides for specialization in metallurgy, glasses and ceramics, polymeric materials, and fiber-based materials, including electronic materials, biomaterials, textile and composite materials.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree provides students with a comprehensive foundation in Materials Science and Engineering. The major field of study is generally interdisciplinary in nature, consisting of coursework in several areas of engineering and science. Comprehensive and final examinations are required. No foreign language is required, but proficiency in one is recommended.
Students should consult their advisors for course requirements. All MS and PhD students must enroll in MSE 8000 every semester.
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