2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
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Telephone: (302) 831-7183
Email: mseg-gradinfo@udel.edu
Department website: https://mseg.udel.edu/
Faculty Listing: https://mseg.udel.edu/people/faculty/
Overview
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) offers programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Master of Materials Science and Engineering (MMSE) thesis or non-thesis, as well as dual degree and accelerated 4+1 degree programs.
The goal of Materials Science is to provide improved materials for society. Current new materials technologies demand materials scientists and engineers who can relate the processing, structure, and properties of a broad range of materials. The Master’s program offers a foundation in the science of materials and their uses. The Ph.D program offers a development of the student’s ability to conduct original and creative research. The areas of study within the program include:
- Materials chemistry - design and synthesis of novel materials by combining chemical architectures that have specific properties, e.g., electrical conductivity, rigidity, flexibility, solubility, etc.
- Polymers - interrelations among processing, microstructure and behavior of polymeric solids and thin films.
- Electronic materials - electrical, magnetic, optical, and thermal behavior of materials, including semiconductors, photovoltaics, superconductors, electro luminescent polymers, and devices.
- Composite materials - manufacturing, microstructure, and properties of composite and hybrid organic/inorganic materials.
- Biomolecular materials - synthesis and characterization of novel chemical architectures that incorporate peptide and nucleotide sequences; bio-inspired materials and protein polymers.
- Nanoscale materials - synthesis, characterization, and self-assembly of materials at nanometer length scales to create new, emergent properties.
Research
Since the primary goal of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is to foster the development of Materials Science in general at the University of Delaware, we are committed to acquiring, operating and maintaining a wide range of experimental equipment. A wide range of analytical, computing, synthesis, and fabrication facilities (available to student researchers) are also available within the Department, the College of Engineering, and within the University.
Financial Aid
Please refer to Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships for more information.
Materials Science and Engineering, PhD, MMSE
Requirements for Admission
- A baccalaureate degree in Materials Science, in an Engineering discipline, or in a Physical science.
- An undergraduate grade-point average in engineering, science, or mathematics courses of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- A minimum of three (3) letters of strong reference from former teachers and/or supervisors.
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all students whose first language is not English and who have not received a degree from a college or university in which English is the primary language of instruction. The University required minimum TOEFL score is 79 (IBT), with a minimum speaking score of 18.
- An alternative to the TOEFL is IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The minimum requirement is 6.5 for admissions, with a minimum speaking score of 6.
- The MSE Department no longer requires Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
Admission to the graduate program is competitive. Those who meet stated requirements are not guaranteed admission, nor are those who fail to meet all of those requirements necessarily precluded from admission if they offer other appropriate strengths. Required courses can be found at the bottom of the page. Apply using the central UD graduate application.
Dual degree and accelerated 4+1 degree programs
See details below.
ProgramsMaster’sDoctorateDual DegreeCertificate4+1
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