Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization, Ph.D.

2021-04-15 00:00:00 2021-03-15 00:00:00 Unknown

Application Deadline
24 months

Duration
Unknown

Tuition Fee

University rank #1001 (WUR) San Marcos, TX, United States

The College of Science and Engineering at Texas State University offers a cutting-edge interdisciplinary Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Ph.D. program.

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Overview

Students work with faculty in Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Physics on the research, development, and validation of materials to be used in the next generation of electronics, medicines, plastics, sensors, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Coupling commercialization with science and engineering, the curriculum infuses an understanding of intellectual property law, skills in business planning, competency in transforming innovations from the lab to commercial production, and the ability to organize and lead interdisciplinary research teams. Our goal is to educate the next generation of scientists and engineers who will perform interdisciplinary research and will emerge as effective entrepreneurial leaders in the advancement of high tech 21st century global discovery and innovation.

Educational Goal

The central educational goal of the Ph.D. program in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization at Texas State University is to prepare doctoral students with

technical skills necessary to conduct high quality research,
an orientation toward interdisciplinary research,
a set of business tools and knowledge of business practice, and
technical project and business management skills.

Detailed Programme Facts

- Starting in 2021-06-01 00:00:00
  
  You can apply until:
  - 2021-04-15 00:00:00
    National
  - 2021-03-15 00:00:00
    International
- Starting in 2021-08-23 00:00:00
  
  You can apply until:
  - 2021-06-15 00:00:00
    National
  - 2021-06-01 00:00:00
    International
- Starting in 2022-01-18 00:00:00
  
  You can apply until:
  - 2021-10-15 00:00:00
    National
  - 2021-10-01 00:00:00
    International
Always verify the dates on the programme website.
Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
Languages
- English
Delivery mode
On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Commercialization Forum (Taken 4 times)

MSEC Seminar (Taken 4 times)

Practical Skills in Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

Leadership Skills in Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

Fundamental Materials Science and Engineering

Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Concepts

English Language Requirements

Minimum required score:

78

The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
Minimum required score:

6.5

The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

General Requirements

completed online application
$55 nonrefundable application fee or
$90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
master's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, materials science, physics, technology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university*
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
GRE not required unless student's master's degree was earned from an institution outside the U.S.*
interviews (conducted via phone, internet, or face-to-face) with core doctoral faculty
resume/CV
statement of purpose
three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

Living costs for San Marcos

921 - 1710 USD/month

Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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