Materials Science and Engineering Department
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The motivating philosophy of the graduate program is to provide the student with a broad synthesis of the theoretical and experimental techniques required to work with all classes of materials. Emphasis is placed on courses that unify the field in terms of fundamentals treated with sufficient depth to enable the student to make technological contributions in diverse areas of materials science and engineering. Laboratory and coursework are structured to provide programs for students who (1) are entering intensive basic research-oriented programs leading to Ph.D. or Master of Science degrees, (2) are currently employed and can complete their studies in the evening, or (3) are working in materials-related industries and integrate their work experience into their degree requirements.
Industrial Cooperative Ph.D. Program: A special extramural Ph.D. degree program is offered by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for highly qualified individuals working in an industrial materials research area. Candidates for this program must have met the graduate coursework requirements for the Ph.D. typically by earning a master’s degree. Doctoral research is generally done at the student’s place of employment, rather than on the University campus. Contact the Department for further information.
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January 2025
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Room 314, Engineering Building,
Stony Brook University,
STONY BROOK,
New York,
11794, United States
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a closely related area from an accredited college or university;
A minimum grade average of at least a B in all courses in engineering, mathematics, and science;
Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test (Waived for Fall 2022);
Acceptance by both the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Graduate School.
English Proficiency
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6; and TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 for doctoral applicants and 80 for master’s applicants.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Nearly 95 per cent of Stony Brook University’s recent graduates are either employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
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