Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering
The University’s general admission requirements are described here.
Students lacking undergraduate prerequisites for graduate courses in materials science and engineering must complete these prerequisites or receive approval from their graduate advisor and the individual course instructor. A diagnostic exam may be required. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN 5300) will be offered during the summer prior to starting the master’s program.
Specific admission requirements are summarized below.
The student entering the materials science program should meet the following guidelines:
- Student has met standards equivalent to those currently required for admission to the Ph.D. or master’s degree programs in electrical engineering, chemistry, physics or biology.
- A grade-point average in graduate-level coursework of 3.5 or better on a 4-point scale.
- GRE scores of 500, 700 and 4 for the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing components, respectively, are advisable based on our experience with student success in the program.
Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to judge the candidate’s probability of success in pursuing a program of study leading to the master’s degree. Applicants must also submit an essay outlining their background, education and professional goals.
Students who fulfill some of the above requirements and are admitted conditionally will be required to take graduate-level courses as needed to make up any deficiencies.
Apply for graduate admission here.
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
The University’s general admission requirements are described here.
The Ph.D. in materials science and engineering is awarded primarily to acknowledge the student’s success in an original research project, the description of which is a significant contribution to the literature of the discipline. Applicants for the doctoral program are therefore selected by the Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Committee on the basis of research aptitude, as well as academic record. Applications for the doctoral program are considered on an individual basis.
Students lacking undergraduate prerequisites for graduate courses in materials science and engineering must complete these prerequisites or receive approval from their graduate advisor and the individual course instructor. A diagnostic exam may be required. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN 5300) will be offered during the summer prior to starting the Ph.D. program.
Specific admission requirements are summarized below.
The student entering the materials science program should meet the following guidelines:
- Student has met standards equivalent to those currently required for admission to the Ph.D. or master’s degree programs in electrical engineering, chemistry, physics or biology.
- A grade-point average in graduate-level coursework of 3.5 or better on a 4-point scale.
- GRE scores of 500, 700 and 4 for the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing components, respectively, are advisable based on our experience with student success in the program.
Students who fulfill some of the above requirements and are admitted conditionally will be required to take graduate-level courses as needed to make up any deficiencies.
Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation on official school or business letterhead, or the UTD Letter of Recommendation Form, from individuals who are familiar with the student’s record and able to judge the candidate’s probability of success in pursuing doctoral study in materials science and engineering.
Applicants must also submit a narrative describing their motivation for doctoral study and how it relates to their professional goals.
For students who are interested in a Ph.D. but are unable to attend school full-time, there is a part-time option. The guidelines for admission to the program and the degree requirements are the same as for full-time Ph.D. students.
In the event that some scores are below recommended levels described above, individual considerations will be given to candidates with strong research potential as demonstrated by previous experience or supported by strong letters of recommendation. Such candidates will be contacted directly. Until that time, there is no benefit in calling or e-mailing the department to inquire about your chances of acceptance.
Apply for graduate admission here.
