Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science, Mechanical and Energy 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.

The minimum requirement for admission to any graduate program is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent credential from a foreign institution, completed prior to the admission term. 3.50 undergraduate & master's-level GPA