Overview

The United States recognizes the increasing importance of securing the supply chain for explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics because of their importance to industry and national defense.

Explosives Engineering faculty and students at the Missouri University of Science and Technology conduct research related to energetic materials, including explosives hazards and effective manufacture, transport, use and storage of explosives using experimental testing and numerical simulation.

Careers

Explosives engineers can choose from a variety of exciting careers, including research and development, testing, safety, production, field technical service, marketing, and teaching.

Explosives engineers work for national laboratories, universities, companies that develop and supply personal protective equipment, defense contractors, blasting & explosives companies, heavy civil construction companies, and many more.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

traumatic brain injury
rock blasting
structural response to blasts
effects of explosively formed projectiles (EFPs)
shock physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions. The application will remain open, but we recommend that you apply by the priority deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

with master's degree: 42 credits
without master's degree: 72 credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Missouri City, United States

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 21 other PhDs in Mining, Oil & Gas in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application requirements:

A submitted online application
Non-refundable application fee
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Your degree must be the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor's degree in the U.S.
A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program
A resume or curriculum vitae
All non-native English speaking graduate international applicants must demonstrate English language competency
Missouri S&T may request that you provide an official course-by-course evaluation from WES or another NACES member evaluation agency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28636 USD / year

≈ 28636 USD / year
Out-of-State

22914 USD / year

≈ 22914 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14328 USD / year

≈ 14328 USD / year

Living costs

Missouri City

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

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

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