Graduate Certificate in Materials Science

Scientific breakthroughs and technological development now often require an interdisciplinary understanding of relationships between materials, properties, and fabrication processes in sectors and products including, but not limited to, glass, solar, semiconductors, energy, steel, biomedical devices and others. The Graduate Certificate in Materials Science focuses on key aspects of materials including structure, defects, diffusion, equilibria, phase transformations, and growth including behavior at the nanoscale through two core courses in these topics. Choices of two additional courses in concepts and applications enable exploration of individual interests relevant to the field of your choice. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts in chemistry and physics as applied to materials science. Demonstrate an understanding of material structure, defects, diffusion, equilibria, phase transformations, and growth and implications for classes of materials, materials characterization, or applications. Communicate technical information clearly and accurately in written, oral, and visual formats. Locate and use information in the primary literature and research databases. Critically read, assess, and evaluate scientific publications, presentations, and data. Understand and observe proper safety, ethical, and professional practices.

Prospective students must have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field. Applicants with other engineering, engineering technology, or non-engineering STEM backgrounds.

English Language Proficiency: TOEFL PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE 58, Duolingo 110. There is no application deadline.