Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science (PhD MTSC)
Type:
GraduateDegree:
PhD.Description:
The program reflects its multidisciplinary nature by providing a thorough grounding in each of the basic disciplines (materials science, physics and chemistry). Depth in specialized areas is achieved through the research interests of faculty in each of the participating departments. These faculty members constitute the Materials Science Faculty Group, which is responsible for implementing and administering the program.
The program was built based on the assumption that a basic core of required Materials courses would provide a common level of understanding for incoming graduate students with a wide variety of backgrounds. This core of courses (Solid State Physics I and II, Diffraction and Structure I, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Molecular Dynamics and Energetics and Thermodynamics of Solids) formed the basis on which the Materials Science qualifying exam was based. These courses were supplemented by a number of electives selected from the relevant course offerings in the three participating departments, as well independent study and independent research.
Total Credit Hours:
90qrt. hrs.Other Requirements:
A master of science in materials science or closely related field (physics, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry) is usually required for admission. Admission with only a bachelor of science degree in these fields is also possible in limited cases, but students with only a BS degree are strongly encouraged to first enroll in either the MSME (structure and behavior of materials specialization) or the MSEE (electromagnetics, quantum optics, semiconductors specialization). Applicants must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Normally, a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
Students whose background differs significantly from that ordinarily expected of materials science students can be admitted on a provisional basis. They will usually be required to complete preparatory courses that are prerequisites for the materials science core courses on which the qualifying exam is based (see below). Such courses are not considered part of the 90-quarter hour requirement for the degree.
If the student is admitted with a closely related master's degree, a minimum of 45 quarter hours are required, 36 of which must be completed at the University of Denver. A grade of B or better must be obtained in each course to count toward the 45-hour requirement.
Students admitted with a bachelor's degree are required to complete 90 quarter hours, 72 of which must be completed at the University of Denver. A minimum of 36 quarter hours (48 for students required to complete 90 hours) must be at the 4000 level and may include as many thesis research hours (Independent Research, MTSC 5991 and Independent Study, MTSC 5995) as considered appropriate by the student's advisor.
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| Graduate Level Engineering Course Descriptions-rev. 07.02.pdf | 60.33 KB |
| PhD ENGINEERING GUIDE 2006.pdf | 233.47 KB |