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A PhD can build upon the fundamentals learned in previous degree studies to help students enhance their skills in research and develop an expertise in the field. Programs typically last three to four years. This type of degree can help students learn how to become flexible and adaptable in their future careers. What is a PhD in Materials Science? This degree can teach students how to be creative a… Read more

A PhD can build upon the fundamentals learned in previous degree studies to help students enhance their skills in research and develop an expertise in the field. Programs typically last three to four years. This type of degree can help students learn how to become flexible and adaptable in their future careers.

What is a PhD in Materials Science? This degree can teach students how to be creative and solve problems in the world of material science and engineering. Students can study the chemical structures of different materials and apply their expertise in industries that are looking for innovations and solutions. Using the chemistry and makeup of different material properties, students may be able to experiment with different structures to develop materials into products. Many programs teach them how to use specialized design software and offer opportunities for work in industrial or research laboratories.

Students earning this advanced degree can learn to apply their expertise and a number of aptitudes that can be useful in their professional and personal lives. This includes analytical, communication, and creative problem-solving skills.

The cost of a PhD depends on the duration of study and the university’s tuition and fees. Students sometimes receive grants and other funding to help pay for their degree. To discover a program that fits their needs, prospective students should contact different universities.

Graduates enter a competitive workforce where there is strong demand for their knowledge. The types of jobs available include working as researchers, materials scientists, metallurgists, analysts and research and development experts. A degree in materials science can be applied across different industries such as aircraft mechanics, medical technology or environmental applications. Careers can be found in both public and private sectors.

A PhD in Materials Science is offered at educational institutions worldwide. Students who prefer to study remotely are encouraged to check the different online options available. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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PhD in Photonics
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Max Planck School of Photonics
Erlangen , Germany +2 More

During the research phase, students focus on scientific research for their Ph.D. project which is conducted within a research group led and supervised by an MPSP-Fellow. Stude ... +

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During the research phase, students focus on scientific research for their Ph.D. project which is conducted within a research group led and supervised by an MPSP-Fellow. Students are also assigned a co-supervisor, ideally located at another university. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Sep 2021
15 Dec 2020
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Engineering - Mechanics and Materials Emphasis
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University of Georgia - College of Engineering
Athens , USA

Many new technology developments involve new materials with different properties that would be considered "typical." This program provides the student with insight into method ... +

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Many new technology developments involve new materials with different properties that would be considered "typical." This program provides the student with insight into methods for analyzing new materials and systems, and how they can be used to solve new and pressing issues. -
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Full-time
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Advanced Materials and Nanosciences
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Brno University of Technology
Brno , Czech Republic

This programme is based on the cooperation of two universities and one research institute - Brno University of Technology, Masaryk University and the Institute of Physics of M ... +

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This programme is based on the cooperation of two universities and one research institute - Brno University of Technology, Masaryk University and the Institute of Physics of Materials of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Textile Engineering
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Technical University of Liberec
Liberec , Czech Republic

Graduates of this Ph.D. program are provided with deep knowledge in their specialization, which enables creative and scientific work. They will develop communicative skills an ... +

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Graduates of this Ph.D. program are provided with deep knowledge in their specialization, which enables creative and scientific work. They will develop communicative skills and they can clearly express their ideas and opinions. -
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Full-time
Part-time
4 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Material Science and Engineering
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UAEU United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain , United Arab Emirates

The Ph.D. program in Material Science and Engineering is designed to give students a broad and deep understanding of materials science and engineering so that they will have l ... +

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The Ph.D. program in Material Science and Engineering is designed to give students a broad and deep understanding of materials science and engineering so that they will have long and fruitful careers as researchers. The interdisciplinary nature of the program is ideally suited to address this requirement. The graduate students in the Materials Science and Engineering Program benefit from the unique and broad combination of faculty members and research facilities. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
4 years
English
Aug 2021
28 Feb 2021
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Surface Engineering
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University of Pardubice
Pardubice II , Czech Republic

This interdisciplinary programme covers the chemistry and technology of materials and surfaces, together with applied coatings and layers. Students will become skilled in the ... +

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This interdisciplinary programme covers the chemistry and technology of materials and surfaces, together with applied coatings and layers. Students will become skilled in the surface treatment of various materials, coatings and thin films based on macromolecular, organic, inorganic substances and composites. -
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Full-time
Part-time
4 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Physics
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem , USA

The department offers an M.S. and a Ph.D. in physics, with specializations in astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, biophysics & soft condensed matter, computational ... +

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The department offers an M.S. and a Ph.D. in physics, with specializations in astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, biophysics & soft condensed matter, computational physics, condensed matter, nonlinear optics and photonics, particle physics, string theory, and statistical physics. -
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Full-time
5 years
English
Campus
 

Ph.D. school in Materials Science
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University of Parma
Parma , Italy

The Ph.D. School in Science and Technology of Materials (STM) aims to provide to MS graduates in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering the skills needed to ca ... +

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The Ph.D. School in Science and Technology of Materials (STM) aims to provide to MS graduates in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering the skills needed to carry out highly qualified scientific and professional research in the field of Materials Science at Universities and public or private agencies -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
Italian
Oct 2020
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering
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University of British Columbia - Faculty of Applied Science
Vancouver , Canada

The department has a strong research record and is particularly proud of its mix of fundamental research coupled with industrial relevance and interaction. The department offe ... +

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The department has a strong research record and is particularly proud of its mix of fundamental research coupled with industrial relevance and interaction. The department offers opportunities for study in the fields of casting and solidification of metals, ceramic processes and properties, corrosion, composite material processing and properties, hydrometallurgy and electrorefining, physical metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, remelting processes, thermomechanical processing and environmental processing. -
PhD
Full-time
36 - 48 months
English
Campus
 

Doctorate in Materials Science
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Universidad de Sonora
Hermosillo , Mexico

General Objective: To train personnel of high academic level and with autonomy to carry out in an efficient way the generation, application and diffusion of border knowledge a ... +

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General Objective: To train personnel of high academic level and with autonomy to carry out in an efficient way the generation, application and diffusion of border knowledge activities in the area of Materials Science. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
Spanish
11 Aug 2020
Campus
 

Ph.D. Program in Materials Science
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Montana Tech
Butte , USA

Ph.D. Program in Materials Science – A collaborative, interdisciplinary program with the University of Montana-Missoula and Montana State University-Bozeman. Research specialt ... +

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Ph.D. Program in Materials Science – A collaborative, interdisciplinary program with the University of Montana-Missoula and Montana State University-Bozeman. Research specialties include biomaterials; electronic, photonic and magnetic (EPM) materials; materials for energy storage, conversion and conservation; and materials synthesis, processing, and fabrication. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Metallurgy Engineering
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa

The Department of Metallurgy maintains strong links with the metal industry within South Africa, providing undergraduates with exposure to a wide range of metal-related operat ... +

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The Department of Metallurgy maintains strong links with the metal industry within South Africa, providing undergraduates with exposure to a wide range of metal-related operations. The exposure equips graduates with sound knowledge of metal production, design, and manufacture. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
2 - 3 years
English
Jan 2021
30 Oct 2020
Campus
 

Official doctoral program in laser, photonics and vision
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Universidade da Coruña
Ferrol , Spain

The Doctoral Program in Laser, Photonics and Vision is an Interuniversity program that is offered jointly with the Universities of Santiago de Compostela and Vigo.

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The Doctoral Program in Laser, Photonics and Vision is an Interuniversity program that is offered jointly with the Universities of Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
3 - 5 years
Spanish
Campus
 

PhD Materials Engineering and Materials Design
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The University of Nottingham - Faculty of Engineering
Nottingham , United Kingdom

Research involving materials processing and characterization with a diversity of applications. MPhil/ Ph.D. projects are specialized research projects defined in conjunction w ... +

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Research involving materials processing and characterization with a diversity of applications. MPhil/ Ph.D. projects are specialized research projects defined in conjunction with supervisors and can cover many different fields within this discipline, for example, nanomaterial engineering, bioengineering, laser processing and advanced composite materials to name a few fields. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Physics, Earth and Materials Sciences
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University of Camerino the international School of Advanced Studies
Camerino , Italy

Area: Physics, Earth and Materials Sciences

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Area: Physics, Earth and Materials Sciences -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English, Italian
Campus
 

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