Riverside,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside
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Riverside United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,864
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Welcome to the Materials Science and Engineering Program at Bourns College of Engineering. As an innovative and forward-thinking program, we address the increasing need for materials specialists in modern high-tech industries. Our curriculum focuses on examining the structure, properties, and real-world applications of materials. Many groundbreaking scientific and technological advancements now originate at the materials level, a trend poised to continue in the coming years. Our interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs cultivate engineers skilled in working with diverse materials, specializing in electrical, optical, magnetic, mechanical, and chemical characterization. The program's interdisciplinary approach draws faculty from all engineering departments as well as physics and chemistry, ensuring comprehensive training viewed through an MSE perspective. The undergraduate curriculum builds a strong foundation in physical sciences and engineering before exploring cutting-edge areas like nanotechnology and renewable energy. Graduates leave with versatile technical expertise, preparing them for careers in nanotechnology, electronics, computing, automotive, aerospace, energy, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, or for advanced studies in engineering and science. Our M.S. and Ph.D. programs provide structured training that enables students from various backgrounds to gain core materials knowledge while offering specialization options for careers in academia, government research, or industry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.
We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.
IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.
We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.
IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.
Tuition
USD
27,864