The SAM program is a research-intensive program, with a core of interdisciplinary courses on the science of materials. Electives and courses on specialized topics are available through Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and other disciplines.
If you are interested in applying for the SAM program, please keep in mind the following guidelines for the admissions process.
Learn more about the Science of Advanced Materials Ph.D. program by viewing its program page.
Students with a master's degree in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, geology, engineering, mathematics or other relevant areas of science will be considered for admission. You must be admitted to the CMU College of Graduate Studies and the SAM program.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from faculty who know your work.
Transcripts of previous undergraduate and graduate studies, optional GRE scores, a statement of research interests and letters of recommendation will be used in evaluating candidates for admission. All materials must be submitted for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications are not likely to be competitive in the admissions review.
Relevant graduate coursework taken previously may be counted toward meeting some of the program requirements. A completed M.S. thesis on a materials-related topic may be counted toward the directed research credits required for the SAM Ph.D.
Applications are considered throughout the year, but primarily for Fall semester admission. Submit all materials by Feb. 1 for consideration for Fall admission. Please follow the steps outlined on this page to make sure your application is competitive. The SAM program admission is rigorous and only a few students enter the program each year.
Science of Advanced Materials Program
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Phone: 989.774.4401
Email: samphd@cmich.edu
Admissions processing
Central Michigan University
802 Industrial Drive
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
apply@cmich.edu
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