Materials Engineering

Supported Degree Objectives


  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • MS in Material Science Engineering (MSMSE)
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


  • This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.

Doctoral and Master's Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • at least 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Application Deadlines


  • Fall Spring Summer
    December 1 October 1 December 1
  •  *Professional MS (PMP) application deadline: February 1

Program Contact Information


  • Name Dr. Karen Morgan
    Phone 765-494-4103
    Email ymorgan@purdue.edu
    Web Program Website
    Address School of Materials Engineering
    701 West Stadium Avenue
    West Lafayette
    IN 47907-2045
    USA

Additional Information


  • Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.
  • Oral English skills are very important. Final decisions on admission of non-native speakers may be contingent on an interview with a member of the Graduate Committee.
  • Admission into the doctoral degree program may be either directly from an undergraduate degree or a Master's degree.
  • MS students do not usually receive financial support by the School of Materials Engineering. Students wishing to obtain an MS on the way to the Ph.D. should apply to the Ph.D. program, instead. MS seeking students funded by industry, government, or self-supported can apply.
  • Professional MS degree option is completely self-funded and students cannot transfer to another degree. Students must complete the degree and then re-apply for PhD.
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