PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

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Admission profile

The perfect fit for this doctorate program has:

  • A solid background in materials science and engineering.
  • A vocation and interest in scientific research in any of the fields of materials science or engineering. 
  • Masters-level knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and physics. 
  • Commitment to a solid academic improvement, by dedicating full time to their studies to complete this program within the term established in the program plan.
  • A certificate of master's studies, which certifies having completed 100% of the credits, and a minimum general average of 8.0 (eight zero), without exception.
  • Excellent reading and comprehension of texts in the English language. For non-English speaking applicants, this should be demonstrated by a certificate issued by the National School of Languages, Linguistics, and Translation of the UNAM (ENALLT-UNAM) or an equivalent official external institution (460 points in TOEFL PBT or level B1 of the CEFR).

Duration

The work plan to be developed in the program will be carried out in a maximum period of eight semesters, until the degree is obtained and will cover the number of academic activities that are established every semester between the student and his tutor or main tutors, with the endorsement of the tutoring committee. 

Students who have met all the permanence requirements will be able to take the doctoral degree exam before the eighth semester.

For more information please download the curriculum.

Graduate studies coordinator
Remy Ávila Foucat, Ph.D.

Telephone
(+52) 442 238 1169
Ext. 34169

Graduate studies assistant
Concepción Arellano Andrade

Telephone
(+52) 442 192 6157
Ext. 34257

Admission requirements
Graduate students of the MSc. in Materials Science and Engineering of the UNAM Graduate Program have direct admission to the doctorate, after approval of the Academic Committee.

Applicants graduated from other master's degrees will be subject to the following admission process:

a) Pass the admission exam that consists of:

  • A written exam of prior knowledge based on the syllabi of the preparation courses.
  • A psycho-pedagogical test (skills and abilities).
  • An interview with the admissions and scholarships subcommittee.

b) To pass the English language exam, at the level of reading and comprehension of texts, by means of a certificate issued by the National School of Languages, Linguistics and Translation of the UNAM (ENALLT-UNAM) or by an equivalent official external institution (460 points in TOEFL PBT or level B1 of the CEFR).

c) Applicants from non-Spanish speaking countries must demonstrate full command of this language by means of a certificate of sufficiency from the CEPE or another that in the opinion of the Academic Committee be sufficient.
Applicants who pass the admission process will enter the doctorate and will be assigned an initial primary tutor during the first semester.

The prior knowledge exam of the general admission exam is based on the syllabi of the courses.

For more information about the admission requirements please download the Call for admission

Forms related

PhD applicants registration form.
PhD graduation requirements
Various Procedural Formats for Students.

Requirements for permanence, graduation, and obtaining a degree
Requirements for permanence in the program
  • Students are expected to dedicate full time to their graduate studies.
  • Complete the academic activities within the term established in the program plan.
  • Every semester, students must present a report of their academic activities to their tutoring committee.
  • To register for the seventh semester, it is necessary to submit the proof that certifies proficiency in the English language, equivalent to or higher than level B2 of the CEFR for Languages, or TOEFL PBT with a minimum of 500 points issued by the National School of Languages, Linguistics, and Translation (ENALLT-UNAM), other UNAM language centers, or other international organizations with which UNAM has academic collaboration agreements for this purpose.
  • Students must obtain favorable semester evaluations from their tutor committees.
  • Obtain the nomination for the doctoral degree within the deadlines established in the study plan and operating regulations.
  • Finalizar el plan de trabajo en el tiempo establecido en el plan de estudios.
    Requirements for nomination for the degree

    When students are evaluated by the Academic Committee they are nominated for a doctorate degree when they show a solid academic background and capacity for research.

    When the evaluation is negative, the Academic Committee may grant a second and final evaluation, which must be carried out within one year.

    PhD Graduate Requirements
    • Have covered all the academic activities, 100% of the credits, and the requirements set forth in the Ph.D. curriculum and the work plan established with their tutor or main tutors, endorsed by the tutoring committee.
    • Have been nominated for the degree.
    • Have completed the complementary academic activities.
    • Have a certification of proficiency in the English language, equivalent to or higher than level B2 of the CEFR for Languages, or TOEFL PBT with a minimum of 500 points issued by the National School of Languages, Linguistics, and Translation (ENALLT-UNAM), other UNAM language centers, or other international organizations with which UNAM has academic collaboration agreements for this purpose.
    • Have a peer-reviewed research paper published or accepted for publication.
    • Have the doctoral thesis accepted by their examination jury.
    Requirements for obtaining the degree

    To take the doctoral degree exam, the students must:

    • Have covered all of the Ph.D. graduate requirements.
    • Take and pass the degree examination, which will consist of the oral defense of the doctoral thesis before a jury appointed by the Academic Committee.

    For more information please download the PhD graduation requirements.

     

    Documents required for application to the Ph.D. program
    Required documentation:
    • Application letter addressed to the Program Coordinator, stating the reasons why the applicant wishes to enter the Doctoral Degree in Materials Science and Engineering (signed by the applicant).
    • Master's degree title or copy of the master's examination certificate on both sides, signed by the applicant and with the seal of the General Directorate of Professions. UNAM graduates will only deliver a copy of the aforementioned document.
    • A certificate of master's studies, which certifies having completed 100% of the credits, and a minimum general average of 8.0 (eight zero), without exception.
    • Birth certificate.
    • Resumé (without supporting attachments).
    • CURP.
    • Registration form obtained by filling out the questionnaire for applicants on the page www.pceim.unam.mx, after having accepted the terms of this call.
    • For foreigners, proof of fluency in the Spanish language.
    Entry documentation for accepted applicants

    For UNAM graduates:

    • Copy on both sides of the Professional title.
    • Copy of the Master's degree title on both sides.

    For students who graduated from other higher education institutions::

    • Copy on both sides of the Professional and Master's degree titles (and bring the original to compare).
    • A certificate of master's studies, clearly stating the applicant has completed 100% of the credits, and a minimum general average of 8.0 (eight zero).

    For foreign students:

    All documents apostilled.

    • Original and copy of the Professional title.
    • Original and copy of the Master's degree title.
    • Birth certificate.
    • Certified copy of the Immigration Form.
    • Proof of equivalence of the minimum average established in the undergraduate studies, issued by the General Directorate of Incorporation and Revalidation of Studies of the UNAM.
    • Equivalence of studies issued by the DGIRE, UNAM.

    For all the applicants:

    For details of the delivery of original documents in the DGAE, consult the Instructions for the Call for admission

     

    Documents required for application to the Ph.D. program
    Required documentation:
    • Application letter addressed to the Program Coordinator, stating the reasons why the applicant wishes to enter the Doctoral Degree in Materials Science and Engineering (signed by the applicant).
    • Master's degree title or copy of the master's examination certificate on both sides, signed by the applicant and with the seal of the General Directorate of Professions. UNAM graduates will only deliver a copy of the aforementioned document.
    • A certificate of master's studies, which certifies having completed 100% of the credits, and a minimum general average of 8.0 (eight zero), without exception.
    • Birth certificate.
    • Resumé (without supporting attachments).
    • CURP.
    • Registration form obtained by filling out the questionnaire for applicants on the page www.pceim.unam.mx, after having accepted the terms of this call.
    • For foreigners, proof of fluency in the Spanish language.
    Entry documentation for accepted applicants

    For UNAM graduates:

    • Copy on both sides of the Professional title.
    • Copy of the Master's degree title on both sides.

    For students who graduated from other higher education institutions::

    • Copy on both sides of the Professional and Master's degree titles (and bring the original to compare).
    • A certificate of master's studies, clearly stating the applicant has completed 100% of the credits, and a minimum general average of 8.0 (eight zero).

    For foreign students:

    All documents apostilled.

    • Original and copy of the Professional title.
    • Original and copy of the Master's degree title.
    • Birth certificate.
    • Certified copy of the Immigration Form.
    • Proof of equivalence of the minimum average established in the undergraduate studies, issued by the General Directorate of Incorporation and Revalidation of Studies of the UNAM.
    • Equivalence of studies issued by the DGIRE, UNAM.

    For all the applicants:

    For details of the delivery of original documents in the DGAE, consult the Instructions for the Call for admission

     

    Tutors of the doctorate program
    Graduate scholarships

    The Doctorate program in Materials Science and Engineering belongs to the National Register of Quality Graduate Programs of CONACYT, so it is possible to obtain a scholarship from this institution, or through the UNAM, through the Coordination of Graduate studies.

    Eligibility of applicants for the CONACYT National Scholarship

    Candidates are students accepted in conventional face-to-face Ph.D. programs that are registered in the National Register of Quality Graduate Programs of CONACYT, who formally express their commitment to full-time dedication and who maintain academic or performance quality in accordance with the criteria established in the Assignment Agreement and the CONACYT Scholarship Regulations.

    Requirements and necessary documentation for applicants to the CONACYT National Scholarship

    The requirements that the applicant for a National Scholarship must meet, as well as the required documentation, can be consulted in the CONACYT Scholarships section of the UNAM Graduate page.

    Calendar and call for admission

    The UNAM, through the Center for Applied Physics and Advanced Technology, invites interested applicants from Mexico and abroad to participate in the selection process to enter the Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering:

    Call for admission to the Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering.

     

    SEMESTRE ESCOLAR 2024-2

    Inscripciones Doctorado

    Nuevo ingreso:22 al 26 de enero de 2024

    Reingreso: 15 al 26 de enero de 2024
    Inicio del semestre 2024-1 29 de enero de 2024
    Cambios de asignaturas, altas y bajas 15 de enero al 16 de febrero de 2024

    Proceso de admisión al semestre 2025-1 (iniciará clases en agosto de 2024)

    Publicación de convocatoria en página web de la CGEP y gaceta UNAM 23 de noviembre de 2023
    Publicación de instructivos en página web del PCeIM 23 de noviembre de 2023
    Inscripción a cursos de preparación (para 2025-1) 8 al 12 de enero de 2024
    Registro de aspirantes y carga de documentos en la página de la DGAE 29 DE ENERO AL 12 DE FEBRERO DE 2024
    Cursos de preparación 22 de enero al 12 de abril de 2024
    Entrega vía e-mail con Esther: Protocolo de investigación, aspirantes a doctorado 15 al 19 de abril de 2024
    Examen psicométrico MEPSI fecha establecida por la DGOAE 12 de marzo de 2024
    Exámenes de los cursos de preparación, presencial 15 al 19 de abril de 2024
    Exámenes de admisión (conocimientos), presencial 7 y 8 de mayo de 2024
    Entrevistas doctorado (con protocolo) 20 y 21 de mayo de 2024
    PUBLICACIÓN DE RESULTADOS OFICIALES EN www.pceim.unam.mx MARTES 11 DE JUNIO DE 2024
    Vacaciones administrativas 29 de junio – 21 de julio de 2024
    Fin del semestre 2024-2 24 de mayo de 2023
    Inicio del siguiente semestre 2025-1 5 de agosto de 2024

    PLATICAS INFORMATIVAS EN LINEA

    PROCESO DE ADMISIÓN AL SEMESTRE 2024-2

    Fecha
    14 de diciembre de 2024

    11 de enero de 2024

    25 de enero de 2024

     

     

    Information and related websites
    M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Complementary Information for the doctoral Degree

     

    Dirección General de Administración Escolar
    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Digital Document Specifications

    Specifications for Digital Photographies

     

    Dirección General de Administración Escolar
    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Postgraduate School Procedures Guide

    Postgraduate School Procedures Handbook

     

    General Directorate of Graduate Studies
    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Summary of Administrative Procedures for Graduate Students and Tutors

    General Regulations of Graduate Studies

    General Guidelines for the Operation of Graduate Programs

    CONACyT electronic application that allows searching for graduate program options currently accredited by the PNPC.

    Consultation System of the National Register of Quality Graduate Programs

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