Overview

The research focus areas of the MSE program are diverse including additive manufacturing; high temperature and lightweight alloys; shape memory alloys; functional thin films, magnetic materials, polymer structures and interfacial properties, scattering theory and experiments; conducting polymers and composites; biomaterials; nano materials and nano photonics, carbon nanotubes and graphene, smart materials; soft matter; energy materials, and nano biomedicine.

Careers

The PhD degree in Materials Science at the University of Cincinnati targets a career in research and development and/or teaching. Many graduates of the program have risen to be leaders and directors of research in major international corporations, national labs and university faculty members.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Thermodynamics
Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Materials Kinetics
Crystallography and Diffraction
Materials Characterization
Phase Transformations
Polymer Physics
Polymer Analysis and Characterization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 96
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 66

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science View 86 other PhDs in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
CV/Resume and Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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