About the course

The Materials Department has an internationally renowned research program in Structural Materials. Research agendas are driven by critical national and international needs in the areas of energy, transportation, aerospace and security. Research focuses on emerging high-temperature and lightweight materials (including advanced oxides, carbides, and metallic alloys along with protective coatings), biological and bio-inspired materials, as well as novel multilayered, fibrous and hybrid architectures that provide new functionalities. Structural Materials at UCSB has long been known for its multidisciplinary approach, strong collaborations with Mechanical Engineering and successful multi-investigator programs (such as MURI, GOALI, DMREF) . The programs integrate new computational schemes and advanced experimental techniques in order to guide discovery, development and synthesis of new materials. They also address material performance at the systems level in power generation and propulsion systems, energy storage devices, hypersonic flight vehicles, blast and ballistic resistant structures, and nuclear reactor environments. 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: US$45,306

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Santa Barbara
Winter (January), 2023	Santa Barbara
Fall (September), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (September), 2025	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Santa Barbara

Statement of Purpose, Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)

　　Three Letters of Recommendation from referees who can attest to the ability of the student to excel in a rigorous academic program and in creative research (submitted online)

　　Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted online)

　　GRE General test scores

　　TOEFL scores 600 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 100 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)

　　DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENT: Academic History Sheet (submitted in the online application)

　　Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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 California - Santa Barbara. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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