Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering

Lead the way to the next breakthrough innovation in materials science and engineering. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Materials Science and Engineering represents the highest level of scholarship and achievement in independent research that culminates in the completion of a dissertation of original scientific merit. The program provides strong collaborative links with other universities and industries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and research organizations throughout the country and the world.

The department addresses the educational and technological challenges of creating, applying and characterizing new materials for manufacturing products in the 21st century.

As part of your graduate studies, you will learn all aspects of modern materials and their characterization, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and electronic and optical materials. With small class sizes, you'll work closely with nationally recognized faculty members on research projects to solve complex problems, many of which lead to exciting internship opportunities. The College of Engineering and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering work on innovative, futuristic ideas from the development of stealth, unmanned vehicles to compostable plastic packaging and new energy-efficient lighting materials.

A personal statement describing the applicant's laboratory, field, or applied interests, career plans, and discussion of how the program can serve to further these interests and plans will be examined for evidence of the appropriateness of the candidate to the program.
A detailed examination of the student's transcript. Grade point average per se is not weighed heavily as most candidates for admission have grade point averages greater than 3.0. Accordingly, we examine the coursework on the student's transcripts as evidence of his/her research interests. Positive indicators of potential success in our program include greater than average course work in the biological and physical sciences, mathematics, or fields of engineering. Similarly, evidence of experimental research previously undertaken is viewed as a predictor of future research productivity. For students interested in specialization at the Master's level, appropriate coursework in relevant background areas is taken into consideration.
Submission of Verbal and Mathematics GRE and Analytical scores is required. High GRE scores are viewed as positive indicants, whereas low GRE scores need not exclude a candidate who shows positive indicators in other areas. Successful applicants will typically present the following scores:
Master's applicants 155 or higher on the Quantitative section, 145 or higher on the Verbal section, and 2.5 or higher on the Analytical Writing section.
Doctoral applicants 160 or higher on the Quantitative section, 150 or higher on the Verbal section, and 3.5 or higher on the Analytical Writing section.
Letters of recommendation offer evidence of the applicant's commitment to experimental research (as in letters from an undergraduate research sponsor). Evidence of success in relevant employment will be considered for the master's degree.
A resume indicating the applicant's educational, research, and work experience. Evidence of success in relevant employment will be considered for the master's degree.
GRE Scores (official scores are submitted via ETS)
Verbal
Quantitative
Analytical
Official Transcripts of all past degrees and currently enrolled programs (if applicable)
Statement of purpose for graduate study in the department and after graduation written by the applicant
Three recommendation letters indicating research and academic potential as well as ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. Recommenders should state whether they have recommended or are recommending other applicants to the department.
CV detailing education, research experiences, publications, conference and presentations, and other critical information related to the graduate admission.
Standardized tests: Submit your standardized test scores and provide proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL 213 computer or 550 paper or 79 internet) to the Toulouse Graduate School.