Ph.D. in Materials Science and - Rowan Universit

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Materials Science & Engineering in the College of Science & Mathematics (CSM) has an overarching goal to prepare creative and confident problem-solvers for careers at the forefront of materials science and manufacturing. Students that successfully complete the program will significantly enhance their marketability and earning potential and thereby impact the economic development of New Jersey and beyond. The required core courses allow students with varied backgrounds and undergraduate degrees to prosper in the program, the curriculum offers a highly flexible inter- and multidisciplinary structure, allowing students to pursue and achieve their research objectives from fundamental theoretical work to applied device development to advanced manufacturing techniques. Research areas within the program include: additive manufacturing, biomaterials, composites, electronics, energy storage, materials for information storage, nanomaterials, and polymers.

Curriculum

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Materials Science & Engineering at Rowan University requires completion of 72 hours of graduate level coursework and research credits as well as the successful completion of a novel research project completed under the mentorship of a faculty advisor, from either CSM or the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering (HRCOE) and culminating in a Doctoral Dissertation. The Doctoral Dissertation should demonstrate the student's ability to effectively apply materials science and engineering principles and instrumentation to solve a contemporary materials and/or manufacturing problem.

11 Courses / 72 Semester Hours
Foundation Courses: No
Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Yes Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits)
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Required Courses: 15 S.H.
MSE 00520 | Thermodynamics of Materials | 3
MSE 00610 | Kinetics of Materials | 3
MSE 00530 | Experimental Techniques in Materials Science and Engineering | 3
MSE 00530 | Approved MATH or STAT course | 3
Elective Courses: 15 S.H.
MSE 00530 | Approved graduate level courses from CSM or HRCOE |
Research Credits: 42 S.H.
MSE 01799 | PhD Dissertation Research | 1-9
MSE 01798 | PhD Dissertation Research Continuation | 1

Admission Requirements

Completed Application Form
$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Current professional resume
Typewritten statement of professional objectives
Three letters of recommendation

Admissions Information

Deadlines, Tuition and Financial Aid

Entry Term | Application Deadline
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Fall | July 1
Spring | November 1
Summer | April 1

Research Areas

Additive manufacturing
Biomaterials
Composites
Electronics
Energy storage
Materials for information storage
Nanomaterials
Polymers

Program Outline

The program significantly enhances students' marketability and earning potential, impacting economic development in New Jersey and beyond. The core courses are designed to support students with diverse backgrounds and undergraduate degrees. The curriculum is highly flexible, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary, allowing students to pursue research objectives ranging from fundamental theoretical work to applied device development and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Outline:

The Ph.D. program requires 72 hours of graduate-level coursework and research credits, culminating in a Doctoral Dissertation. The curriculum includes:

Required Courses (15 semester hours):
MSE 00520 Thermodynamics of Materials (3 credits)
MSE 00610 Kinetics of Materials (3 credits)
Structure, Symmetry and Properties of Materials (3 credits)
MSE 00530 Experimental Techniques in Materials Science and Engineering (3 credits)
Approved MATH or STAT course (3 credits)
Elective Courses (15 semester hours): Approved graduate-level courses from CSM or the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering (HRCOE).
Research Credits (42 semester hours):
MSE 01799 PhD Dissertation Research (1-9 credits)
MSE 01798 PhD Dissertation Research Continuation (1 credit)

Careers:

International students are offered Fall and Spring terms. International freshmen and graduate applicants can defer their admission offers without penalty, while international transfer applicants must reapply. The application process for PhD programs involves a pool evaluation after the application deadline. Admission decisions are released on an ongoing basis, typically taking 1-4 weeks (longer during peak season).