Materials Science (PhD)
Solidify your career in an industry crucial to further development in nanotechnology, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, and medical technologies.
Overview
Increase your knowledge and expertise in materials science by conducting and disseminating advanced-level research.
Solidify your career in an industry crucial to further development in nanotechnology, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, and medical technologies. With the PhD in Materials Science program at Laurentian University, you'll study the physics and chemistry of matter, the real-world applications in engineering, and how materials are used in industrial manufacturing processes or fundamental research.
Gain a deeper understanding of the following fields of study:
- Structure and Properties
- Emerging Materials and Methods
- Interfaces and Coatings
Benefit from a unique perspective not available in other North American universities in this field as it applies to the mining and mineral processing sector. Discover a variety of distinct, yet complementary, research areas and approaches in a wide breadth of research interests and academic disciplines, including the particle astrophysics research conducted at SNOLAB.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to: materials engineer, metallurgist, product/process development scientist, research scientist (physical sciences), technical sales engineer.
Many careers can be found in the public and private sector.
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