Doctor of Philosophy Program in Materials Science and Engineering (International Program)

Core Courses

• Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
• Structure and Properties of Materials
• Materials Characterization Techniques

Electives

• Nanotechnology Applications
• Advanced Biomaterials
• Energy Harvesting Materials

Research Component

• Ph.D. Dissertation
• Research Seminars

1.1: Research Oriented Projects (3-year program) MSE

Total Credits of the Program No less than 50 Credit

Curriculum Structure

1) Core Courses No less than 2 Credit (noncredit)

1.1) Colloquium 2 Credit (non credit)

MSE 688 Colloquium III (SU) 1(0-0-0)

MSE 689 Colloquium IV (SU) 1(0-0-0)

1.2) Professional Development 3 Credit (non credit)

MSE 668 Professional Development (SU) 3(3-0-6)

1.3) Leadership in Science and Engineering 3 Credit (noncredit)

MSE 669 Leadership in Science and Engineering (SU) 3(3-0-6)

2) Thesis No less than 50 Credit

MSE 699 Thesis (SU) 0(0-0-0)

1.2: Research Oriented Projects (5-year program) MSE

Total Credits of the Program No less than 76 Credit

Curriculum Structure

1) Core Courses No less than 4 Credit (non credit)

1.1) Colloquium 4 Credit (non credit)

MSE 588 Colloquium I (SU) 1(0-0-0)

MSE 589 Colloquium II (SU) 1(0-0-0)

MSE 688 Colloquium III (SU) 1(0-0-0)

MSE 689 Colloquium IV (SU) 1(0-0-0)

1.2) Professional Development 3 Credit (non credit)

MSE 668 Professional Development (SU) 3(3-0-6)

1.3) Leadership in Science and Engineering 3 Credit (noncredit)

MSE 669 Leadership in Science and Engineering (SU) 3(3-0-6)

2) Thesis No less than 76 Credit

MSE 698 Thesis (SU) 0(0-0-0)

2.1: Research and Coursework (3-year program) MSE

Total Credits of the Program No less than 50 Credit

Curriculum Structure

1) Core Courses No less than 14 Credit (non credit)

1.1) Seminar 2 Credit

1.2) Professional Development 3 Credit (noncredit)

1.3) Leadership in Science and Engineering 3 Credit (noncredit)

1.4) Compulsory Elective Courses 12 Credit

2) Thesis No less than 36 Credit

2.2: Research and Coursework (5-year program) MSE

Total Credits of the Program No less than 76 Credit

Curriculum Structure

1) Core Courses No less than 28 Credit

1.1) Seminar 4 Credit

1.2) Professional Development 3 Credit (noncredit)

1.3) Leadership in Science and Engineering 3 Credit (noncredit)

1.4) Compulsory Core Courses 12 Credit

1.5) Compulsory Elective Courses 12 Credit

2) Thesis No less than 48 Credit

Detailed Study Plan

• Year 1: Coursework in foundational materials science and research methodologies.
• Year 2: Focus on electives and initiation of research projects.
• Year 3-5: Intensive research, dissertation development, publication of findings, and final defense.