PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTERS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS (PSM-PV)
Objectives
a) Prepare master’s students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of PV
science and technology;
b) Complement the science education through management course work directly relevant
to business aspects of manufacturing.
c) Expose students to a range of research activities on the UT campus in laboratories
of world-expert faculty in PV.
d) Place the students as interns in PV manufacturing facilities for six months to
enhance their practical training and employability.
Study Plan (37 credit hours total)
The PSM-PV is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in Physics, Chemistry, an Engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical), or a closely-related field.
Application Information
Undergraduate GPA 2.7 or better (competitive). Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and resume/curriculum-vitae are required. Due to Covid-19, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Exam is not required for Fall 2022; (Note: the subject GRE exam is not required.)
Deadline: Completed applications for Fall admission for the next school year to the PSM-PV program should be submitted to the Graduate School by the preceding January 5 date to be considered in the first round.
International students: TOEFL iBT ≥80 (iBT strongly preferred), with a minimum Speaking score of 22.
Assistantships: Applications for Fall admissions offer up to two Choose Ohio First scholarships (open only to Ohio residents; includes assistantship stipend plus tuition waiver). A limited number of competitive assistantships are open to non-Ohio residents. For additional information, see the Financial Assistance page.
To apply for admission, go to the College of Graduate Studies Admissions and choose “Regular Admissions Application” (you will be applying to a Main Campus program).
Inquiries: Prof. Nikolas Podraza, Nikolas.Podraza@utoledo.edu