Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering — study plan
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Chemicals and Materials
- Credit hours
- 42
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 18
- Degree
- phd
The Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering study plan at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is an accredited phd programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 42 credit hours across 18 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year - Semester 1 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 501 | Materials Structure & Defects | 3 |
| MSE 502 | Thermodynamics of Materials | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| MSE 599 | Seminar | 0 |
First Year - Semester 2 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 503 | Materials Characterization | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| MSE 701 | Directed Research I | 3 |
| MSE 599 | Seminar | 0 |
Second Year - Semester 1 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXX xxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| MSE 702 | Directed Research II | 3 |
| MSE 699 | Seminar | 0 |
Second Year - Semester 2 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 5xx | MSE Elective I | 3 |
| MSE 711 | PhD Pre-Dissertation | 3 |
| MSE 699 | Seminar | 0 |
| MSE 712 | PhD Dissertation (In Progress) | 0 |
Third Year - Semester 1 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 712 | PhD Dissertation (In Progress) | 0 |
Third Year - Semester 2 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 712 | PhD Dissertation | 9 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering
How many credit hours is Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals requires completing 42 credit hours to graduate, spread across 18 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
The study plan for Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering award?
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals awards a PhD degree after completing 42 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.