Materials Science and Engineering (PhD) – Post-Masters Track

The primary mission of this PhD program is to educate and train students in the field of materials science and engineering. The students are expected to gain proficiency in the selected areas of materials science and engineering thereby advancing materials technology, attaining prominence, and supplying a workforce to the critical technology needs.

Applicants to the Post-Master's PhD track must have earned MS degree in materials science and engineering and are seeking higher level graduate education and research training.

The specific research area that MSE faculty members conducts can be found at MSE website (www.mse.ucf.edu).

Total Credit Hours Required: 42 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Master's Degree

Track Prerequisites

Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering.

Financial Information

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

Fellowship Information

Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.