Graduate Program
The department reviews applications on a weekly basis for both Fall and Spring semesters. It is recommended for applicants to carefully review the website for the application deadline. Students seeking funding are strongly encouraged to submit the application before the Fall admission priority deadline.
Fall admission decisions with regard to funding are typically determined by mid-February. Accepted applicants are invited to campus for a Graduate Visit Day in late February to mid-March. Accepted students must complete their intent to enroll by April 15th. Details about funding, Graduate Visit Day and more will be communicated directly to accepted students.
Acceptance Requirements
The minimum requirements for acceptance are:
1) GRE Not Required
2) Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Note: achieving these levels does not guarantee acceptance into the MME program.
Prerequisites
The entering graduate student must have completed an undergraduate program equivalent to that required for the B.S. Degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. A background in science fundamentals and engineering principles is essential to being accepted and doing well in the graduate program. A student having the background, but not a particular prerequisite will be allowed to take these course deficiencies at the beginning of their program of study.
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FAQ
- How extensive I should be in the application as a continuing student to pursue my PhD?
- For current Mines’ students who are planning to apply for graduate school, the department does not require students to re-upload GRE scores, transcripts, recommendation. Students are more than welcome to upload their current resumes and statement of goals during the application process.
- Is there any recommended on campus and off campus housing that is available?
- Yes, we do have several options for both on and off campus housing. Please visit links below for more information.
- On campus housing
- Off campus housing
- Information about the employment?
- Click on links below for job opportunities full time and part time.
- Diggernet
- City of Golden
The program of study for the Master or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is selected by the student with advice from his/her advisor and with approval of the thesis committee. There are three areas of specialization: physical and mechanical Metallurgy; physicochemical processing of materials; and ceramic engineering.
- Master of Engineering in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (non-thesis)
- Master of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
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Research Areas
- Physical and mechanical metallurgy
- Extractive metallurgy and recycling
- Thin films
- Welding and joining
- Ceramics
- Renewable energy
- Nuclear materials
- Fuel cells