Ph.D. Program
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a Ph.D. designed to prepare graduates for entry into materials-related government, academic, and industrial institutions in a research or other technically oriented capacity. The program combines engineering with chemistry and physics and prepares graduates to apply science and engineering principles to problems related to the understanding, characterization, and development of new technology for the processing and manufacturing of advanced materials and related products.
Graduate Research Areas
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Energy Materials
- Polymer Structure and Design
- Photonic, Electronic and Magnetic Materials
- Biomaterials and Functional Interfaces
- Materials in Extreme Environments
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MSE Program Curriculum
The Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering requires 30 credit hours in courses numbered 6000 or above that include:
- 30 credits beyond the master's degree
- 16 credit hours of non-research coursework
- 18 hours of dissertation research
All Ph.D. students take the following courses:
- MSE 8100 - Fundamentals of Materials Science 3 Credits
- MSE 8260 - Phase Equilibria in Materials Systems 3 Credits
- MSE 8270 - Kinetics of Phase Transformation 3 Credits
- MSE 8190 - Inorganic Materials Characterization Techniques 4 Credits or MSE 8400 - Analytical Methods for Organic Materials 4 Credits
- one additional 8000-level MSE course
Coursework leading to the Ph.D. is planned to give students a comprehensive knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering and a mastery of the methods of research.
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Applying to the MSE Program
Required Documents - Supporting Materials
- Online Application
- Unofficial Transcripts - Official Transcripts are required upon acceptance. Do not send official transcripts until you have received your letter of acceptance.
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Official Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo)
How to Apply
To apply for Clemson’s graduate programs in materials science and engineering, you must submit an application, at least two letters of recommendation from faculty members or work supervisors, unofficial transcripts of all college work, a resume, and test scores (international) - official transcripts are required after acceptance. Students who completed a B.S. or M.S. degree in the US are not required to submit TOEFL scores.
Applicants are accepted at any time, but to be considered for all financial aid possibilities, you should apply by early December for the Summer or Fall semester or mid-October for the Spring semester.
Information on deadlines and financial aid can be found on our Graduate Admissions FAQ.
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