Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Ph.D. program provides comprehensive education in materials science and engineering, with flexibility to align with each student's specific focus areas. Candidates are required to perform innovative research and present a dissertation that undergoes defense. Doctoral candidates fulfill core materials science requirements and collaborate with their advisory committee to tailor elective coursework, addressing knowledge gaps while strengthening their specialization. They must also attain competency in a minor field, chosen from mathematics, physical sciences, or engineering disciplines. Advancement to candidacy requires passing an oral qualifying exam covering three foundational Materials Science and Engineering domains: Material Structures, Material Mechanical Properties, and Material Thermodynamics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs is on a competitive basis, and financial assistance is available through teaching and research assistantships, as well as a limited number of fellowships. Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 on all undergraduate work. Persons with backgrounds in any physical science or engineering discipline are encouraged to apply, as each applicant's qualifications are reviewed individually. Minimum requirements for admission include a bachelor's degree and four semesters of university-level calculus, calculus-based physics, and chemistry. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as acceptance is on a competitive and space-available basis.
CV
Personal Statement
Three letters of recommendation For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
CV
Personal Statement
Three letters of recommendation For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548