Program Overview

Materials Science and Engineering Program

The Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The university requirements for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering are described in the Graduate Studies section of the UCR General Catalog.

Application Process

All prospective applicants are required to complete the electronic graduate application. Application progress can be saved and completed at a later time, and applicants can review the status of their applications, including materials that have been received by the department.

Application Checklist

• U.S. Citizen/Resident Applicant: checklist available
• International Applicant: checklist available

Application Timeline

| International | Domestic
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Fall Fellowship | January 5 | January 5
Fall | May 1 | September 1
Winter | July 1 | September 1
Spring | October 1 | December 1

Admission Criteria

Admission decisions are based on a number of factors, including:

• Academic degrees and record
• Statement of purpose
• Letters of recommendation
• Test scores
• Relevant experience
• The appropriateness of goals to the degree program and their relationship to the research interests of the faculty

Research Areas

The department has research focus areas in:

• Biomaterials
• Structural Materials
• Computational Materials
• Material Processing
• Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials
• Energy and Green Technology

Graduate Program

The graduate program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in materials science and engineering, as well as the opportunity to pursue advanced research in a specific area of interest.

Graduate Admissions

The primary objective of the admissions process is the selection of those students most likely to complete their chosen graduate programs with distinction. After consultation between the program and the Graduate Division, the final authority to admit rests with the Graduate Division Dean.

Facilities

The department has a range of facilities available for research and teaching, including:

• Fee-For-Service equipment:
  • SEM - TESCAN
  • DSC - Netzsch
  • TGA - Netzsch
  • Thin Film XRD Rigaku SmartLab
• Fixed Fee-For-Service equipment:
  • FT-IR - ThermoFisher
  • Raman - ThermoFisher
  • Universal Tester - Instron
  • Microscope - Nikon
  • Grinder/Polisher - Allied
  • Tube & Muffle Furnaces

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in Materials Science and Engineering is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of materials science and engineering, as well as the opportunity to pursue advanced study in a specific area of interest.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the undergraduate program includes:

• Course Plan
• Degree Requirements

Accreditation

The undergraduate program in Materials Science and Engineering is accredited by the relevant accrediting agency.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to qualified students, including scholarships, grants, and loans.

Safety

The department has a strong commitment to safety, and students are required to follow all safety protocols and procedures when working in the laboratory or using equipment.