PhD in Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization (Entering with Master's Degree) in San Marcos United States | Texas State University

Texas State University | San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Texas State University prioritizes research, education, and commercialization in materials science and engineering. Emphasizing practical research, industry collaboration, and entrepreneurial development, Texas State stands out in the region by delivering relevant education through its Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization (MSEC) program. Students acquire hands-on experience that equips them for professional achievement.
The Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization at Texas State is a collaborative initiative drawing from the university's strengths in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, engineering, engineering technology, and business programs.
Texas State's College of Science and Engineering provides an innovative interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization. Students collaborate with faculty across Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Physics to research, develop, and validate next-generation materials for electronics, medicine, plastics, sensors, infrastructure, and renewable energy. By integrating commercialization with science and engineering, the curriculum covers intellectual property law, business planning, transitioning innovations from lab to market, and leading interdisciplinary research teams. Our mission is to train future scientists and engineers to conduct cross-disciplinary research and become entrepreneurial leaders driving global technological progress. Students enroll as either full-time (minimum nine credit hours per term) or part-time, with all required to undertake, present, and publish original research.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
master's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, materials science, physics, technology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university (Students will be required to take leveling courses if background is insufficient. Any required leveling course work must be completed with grades of B or better prior to admission.)
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
Fall 2023 admissions- minimum 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all completed graduate course work.
Fall 2024 admissions- minimum 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all completed graduate course work.
GRE scores are not required for applicants with a minimum 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all completed graduate course work.
GRE scores (general test only) required for applicants with GPA less than 3.5 on all completed graduate course work*
interviews (conducted via phone, internet, or face-to-face) with core doctoral faculty
resume/CV
statement of purpose outlining the student's personal history and life goals that are relevant to obtaining a doctoral degree, and, in particular, the rationale for pursuing the commercialization aspect of the MSEC program
three letters of recommendation evaluating the student's skill and potential to be successful in the MSEC Ph.D. program


IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)

Tuition USD 13,992

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