Auburn University - College of Engineering
Ph.D. - Materials Engineering
Auburn, USA
PhD
DURATION
6 up to
10 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Ph.D. in Materials Engineering offers an advanced understanding of materials science and engineering principles. The program focuses on research in various areas, preparing students to contribute original knowledge to the field. Students will engage in innovative projects and collaborate with faculty in a stimulating academic environment.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in academia, research institutions, and industry sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and nanotechnology. They may work as materials scientists, engineers, or researchers, utilizing their skills to develop and innovate new materials and processes.
Why this degree?
Graduate study in materials engineering provides opportunities for students to acquire highly advanced knowledge in materials science or engineering through a combination of rigorous coursework, an oral exam, a dissertation, and defense of that dissertation and seminar presentations.
What can you expect?
The faculty research adviser and student prepare a plan of study that is approved by the department chair dean of the Graduate School.
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You are eligible to apply if:
- You pass qualifying examinations (oral and written) with a greater proficiency than master’s students prior to taking the comprehensive examinations.
To complete the program you must:
- Complete a total of 60 credit hours: 30 hours of 6000/7000- level courses, of which at least 24 are MATL courses; 10 to 30 hours of MATL 8990; and 0-20 hours of other coursework
- Complete at least 18 hours of graded courses taken at Auburn
- Complete an oral exam
- Submit a plan of study, approved by the advisory committee, in the second semester
- Present a dissertation proposal at least 1.5 years before graduation
- present a dissertation defense
- Complete a seminar presentation in the Graduate Seminar Series course