PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University

The Intercollege Graduate Degree Program (IGDP) in Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State provides Ph.D. candidates with personalized faculty guidance from both the Materials Science and Engineering Department and other units within the College of Engineering and Eberly College of Science. With over 80 faculty advisors supporting more than 180 doctoral students, the program attracts graduates from diverse backgrounds including materials science, metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, physics, chemistry, and various engineering disciplines. Participants can take foundational courses through the Materials Science and Engineering Department while also selecting from a wide array of electives across the university. Additionally, students gain access to cutting-edge research facilities managed by the Materials Research Institute and other specialized labs.