About the course

Materials science and engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field drawing on many fundamental disciplines to advance the design and discovery of new materials for use in virtually all areas of science, engineering, industry and society. The PhD in Materials Science and Engineering program prepares individuals to perform original, cutting-edge research in areas including nanostructured materials, advanced semiconductor materials, electronic, optical and magnetic materials, biomimetic materials, polymeric materials, MEMS materials and systems, organic electronics, theory and simulation of materials systems, and advanced processing of modern materials.

　　The PhD program prepares students for professional and research careers in industry, government or academia. Students develop the expertise to make independent contributions to research and development, formulate novel problems, develop creative solutions to novel and existing problems, and serve as system architects and leaders of design teams. Students successful in this program have come from undergraduate and/or MS-level study in the areas of materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry and physics.

　　The curriculum ensures that students develop a broad knowledge of modern materials science, that they apply their knowledge and analytical skills to create effective and novel solutions to practical problems, and that they communicate well in professional forums and publications, and that they work effectively in both collaborative and independent settings. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Richardson
Fall (August), 2025	Richardson

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Texas - Dallas

Student has met standards equivalent to those currently required for admission to the PhD or master's degree programs in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology.

　　GPA: A grade point average (GPA) in undergraduate-level coursework of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 point scale

　　Test score required: Yes

　　GRE revised scores which are recommended as 154 or above, 154 or above, and 4 for the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing components, respectively, are advisable based on our experience with student success in the program.

　　Letters of recommendation: 3

　　TOEFL iBT (Internet-based): 80

　　TOEFL (Paper-based): 550

　　IELTS: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Texas - Dallas. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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