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Ph.D. Program Brochure       Graduate Application       Financial Assistance in Materials Science

Program Overview:

The Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Norfolk State University prepares students for careers in industry, federal or private research laboratories, and academia.
The program transitions students from physical sciences, engineering and related fields into the discipline of materials with special nano-structures and properties, broadening their professional opportunities.

Benefits:

• Work in cutting-edge research in advanced materials
• One-on-one mentoring
• $19,500 yearly stipend

Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• English proficiency based on TOEFL scores or demonstrated working knowledge of the language.
• GRE test scores, along with completed application, statement of purpose, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

Degree Requirements:

Ph.D. degree requires 12 credit hours of core courses, 18 credit hours of electives, and 45 credit hours of research courses, including research, doctoral research and thesis preparation. Students entering with the Master’s degree may transfer up to 21 credit hours of graduate courses.

Financial Assistantship Available:

Teaching Assistantship – provides a stipend for an academic year and waiver of tuition and fees. Duties include teaching, grading, laboratory instruction and educational support responsibilities.

Research Assistantship – covers the full calendar year and includes a stipend and waiver of tuition and fees. Recipients work directly with faculty on research projects. Candidates are selected based on academic qualifications, research potential, and recommendations.

Opportunities for Students:

Graduate students have the opportunity to work in projects with external collaborators, with the option of spending time at the collaborator’s institution. Among our partners are Georgia Tech, University of Washington, University of Arizona and Cornell and Purdue Universities. Students regularly attend professional conferences, where they present their research results.

Alumni Current Positions:

Our graduates have been successful at securing high-tech, well paying jobs at companies such as IBM and Dow Corning. Others have been accepted, with full scholarships, into prestigious Ph.D. programs in schools such as Virginia Tech and University of Virginia.

Research Specializations:

Applications:

Careers:

Regional Research Partners:

• The Applied Research Center in Newport News, VA
• The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
• NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA
• Purdue University
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• University of Washington
• University of Arizona