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Degree: Materials Science & Engineering MS
Program Description:
The MSE program is jointly administered in the College of Engineering (COE) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).
The field of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) applies the fundamental principles of physics and chemistry to
engineering materials with a focus on the interrelationship between material structure, their properties, and the means
by which they are processed. MSE impacts multiple facets of our economy, such as aerospace, electronics, transportation,
communication, construction, recreation, entertainment, environment and energy. It is, by its very nature, an
interdisciplinary field. The goal of the MS program in Materials Science and Engineering is to provide a route for
well-qualified undergraduate students who desire in-depth graduate-level work including structured courses and research
experience, in preparation for work in industry or for entrance into a relevant science or engineering Ph.D. program.
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http://mse.usf.edu/GraduateProgram/index.asp
| Biomedical Engineering |
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Degree: Biomedical Engineering MS or PhD
Program Description:
Biomedical Engineering is a highly interdisciplinary program that combines engineering and the medical sciences.
The student works with an advisor to develop a graduate program that draws on courses from engineering, medicine,
public health, and the life sciences. Current active areas of research include: biomechanics, biomaterials, medical
imaging, tissue engineering, biosensors, telehealth, neuroengineering, cellular-level drug and gene delivery, and rehabilitation engineering.
Participating institutions include the James Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, Shriners Orthopedic Hospital for
Children, Florida Orthopedics Institute, and Tampa General Hospital.
Students in the program may choose to concentrate in one of four nationally recognized areas of Biomedical Engineering
strength at USF.
- Medical Imaging
- Rehibilitation Engineering
- Biomechanics and Biomaterials
- Cardiovascular Engineering
The Biomedical Engineering Program at USF provides students with an integrated knowledge of engineering, biomedical science and other appropriate disciplines to allow participation in and advancement of the interdisciplinary field of Biomedical Engineering. The program also facilitates biomedical engineering research at USF through interactions with USF faculty and with industry and other health care institutions and catalyzes the growth of biomedical product companies throughout the region through the development, dissemination, and commercialization of new biomedical technologies. Overall, the program strives to develop and promote technologies and processes that will lead to better health care and improved quality of life for citizens of the State of Florida and beyond.
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Degree: Engineering Science PhD
Program Description:
Advanced study and research challenges exist at the interfaces between engineering and science disciplines. The Engineering Science PhD program is designed for students who wish to pursue studies in interdisciplinary engineering areas. The College also collaborates with other academic units of the University in research activities and selectively educates students to become proficient in such interdisciplinary fields. The Engineering Science PhD program is administered by the College of Engineering Dean's office; however students in this program are assigned to one of the six departments in the College as the host department (the one most closely associated with the student's proposed area of study). The goal of the Engineering Science PhD program is to provide graduates with an advanced interdisciplinary engineering education that enables them to lead the advancement of knowledge of their chosen area of engineering science through continued research and publications.
Minimum requirements for admission to the PhD in Engineering Science are:
- Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
- GRE required.
- International applicant whose native language is not English or who has not earned a degree in the United States must submit minimum TOEFL of 79 internet-based test, 213 computer-based test, or 550 paper-based test.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A statement of purpose with research interests.
Graduation requirements for completion of a PhD in Engineering Science are:
- Forming a Supervisory Committee consisting of at least five members (with a majority from the College of Engineering, at least two departments of the College represented, and with one member from outside the College of Engineering).
- Completing a minimum of 60 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree (including a minimum of 27 hours of coursework in an engineering area of concentration (at least 20 hours must be at the 6000 level), 8 hours of math/statistics and 8 hours of a minor area) and a minimum of 20 hours of dissertation research, with total hours equaling or exceeding 90 hours.
- Successfully passing an oral and written qualifying examination designed and graded by the student's supervisory committee.
- Successfully being admitted to candidacy.
- Completing at least 20 hours of dissertation research resulting in an original and significant contribution to the knowledge in the field of research.
- Meeting minimum residency requirements at USF (beyond the Master's degree or equivalent: (1) the University's minimal requirement, or (2) 24 hours in one calendar year, or (3) 30 hours in no more than four semesters within a period of three calendar years). Any graduate work counted toward the fulfillment of the requirement for the PhD degree after admission to candidacy must be accomplished within 5 calendar years.
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