Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science & Engineering

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Rowan’s Ph.D. Program in Materials Science Engineering is a terminal degree program that is specifically designed to meet the changing needs of researchers, scholars and scientists in academia, industry, and the government. The primary goal of this program is therefore to prepare students for careers in research and/or academics by providing an environment that closely reflects the realities and expectations encountered by today’s academicians, professional scientists and research engineers. The program offers a highly flexible inter and multidisciplinary curricular structure, allowing students to focus their research in fundamental sciences or engineering. The primary strength of the program is involving students in activities that they are most likely to encounter in real-world academic or industrial settings.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 15 s.h.

MSE 00510 - Structure, Symmetry, and Properties of Materials Credits: 3
MSE 00520 - Thermodynamics of Materials Credits: 3
MSE 00530 - Experimental Techniques in Materials Science and Engineering Credits: 3
MSE 00610 - Kinetics of Materials Credits: 3
One approved Graduate-level Math or Statistics course Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 15 s.h.

Students must choose 15 s.h. of approved Graduate-level courses from College of Science & Mathematics or Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering , in consulation with their advisor

Research Courses: 42 s.h.

MSE 00799 - PhD Dissertation Research Credits: 1 to 9
MSE 00798 - PhD Dissertation Research Continuation Credits: 9

Total Required Credits for the Program: 72 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements:

Completion of University’s standard Ethical and Responsible Conduct of Research training.
Regular attendance and participation in graduate seminars.
Successful completion of Ph.D. Qualifier examination (specific details determined by advisory committee).
Successful Completion of Ph.D. Candidacy examination (specific details determined by advisory committee).
Successful completion of Career Preparation and Readiness Experience (specific details determined by advisory committee).
Successful completion and defense of doctoral dissertation.

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering is a Category 1 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Timothy Vaden (CSM)
856.256.5457
vadent@rowan.edu

Wei Xue (HMRCOE)
856.256.5358
xuew@rowan.edu