Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization

With a focus on applied research, industrial outreach and entrepreneurial training, Texas State is uniquely positioned in the region to offer this combination of skills, providing education with relevance with the materials science, engineering, and commercialization (M.S.E.C.) degree. Students gain valuable experience that prepares them for real-world success.


The 51-credit-hour doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) program promotes the translation of innovations from the lab to commercial production and provides the skills to organize and lead interdisciplinary research teams. In addition to providing a strong science and engineering background, the curriculum imparts the business and commercialization skills necessary for effective leadership in the advancement of global discovery and innovation.

Students augment their science and engineering studies with commercialization activities such as technology internships, interdisciplinary boot camps, entrepreneurial course work and forums. With a small amount of additional course work, students can also obtain a master’s in business administration while working on their doctorate.

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree.

A master's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, materials science, physics, technology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a U.S. Master’s degree.

A minimum 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all completed graduate course work.