Overview
The Materials Science and Engineering PhD program is designed for students with a master's degree in materials science and engineering or closely related disciplines.
Outcomes
The Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of Central Florida provides students with a fundamental and applied research-based education suitable for seeking employment in industry or academia.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Metallurgical Thermodynamics
- Materials Kinetics
- Physical Metallurgy
- Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master's and/or bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Résumé.
- Statement about educational, research and professional career objectives should include the student's intention for full or part-time study and their desire for an assistantship or fellowship.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
- Prospective applicants with an earned master's degree in a closely related field should apply to the post-master's track.
- Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

