About the course

Full-time students seeking the Ph.D. degree are expected to complete all the requirements for the degree within five calendar years, following entrance into the program. Continuation in the program beyond this time limit will require special approval by the department. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree are required to complete at least 90 credit hours of advanced relevant study, of which at least 18 credit hours must be for coursework. Graduate credits are not given to MSNE graduate students for courses that are required for a B.S. degree in MSNE at Rice, except for MSNE 401. However, if a student has used MSNE 401 to meet the undergraduate degree requirement at Rice, this course cannot count towards the graduate credit hours again. Upon completing the PhD degree in the field of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, students will be able to: Demonstrate an advanced command of Materials Science and NanoEngineering field work. Conduct independent research that demonstrates advanced mastery of a subfield within Materials Science or NanoEngineering. Communicate scientific ideas effectively in writing and when speaking. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Houston
Fall (August), 2024	Houston
Spring (January), 2025	Houston
Fall (August), 2025	Houston
Spring (January), 2026	Houston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rice University

In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0(B) grade point average (or the equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Some departments at Rice University require scores on the aptitude portion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) as an appropriate advanced test, these should be sent directly to the admitting department. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL test and should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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