PhD in Materials Sciences

The Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering belongs to CSU's interdisciplinary materials school, a graduate unit spanning several fields. Its stated goal is to prepare scientists and engineers who tackle global challenges with multidisciplinary problem solving. The curriculum emphasizes practical training in materials characterization and computational techniques, attention to intellectual property and technology transfer, professional development, and mentoring from a diverse faculty group. All doctoral applicants are considered for available research, teaching and staff assistantships, and the statement of purpose should describe interest in particular research areas or labs. Catalog entries hold the detailed coursework rules. The on-campus program code is MSEN-PHD. Interested applicants can ask the department representative for more information, review the department's own website for its requirements, and then start an application when they are ready.