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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Mechanical Engineering | Mechanics
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The PhD program in Mechanical Engineering offers a comprehensive curriculum with coursework in general engineering, mathematics, and electives. Students must pass a preliminary examination, defend a prospectus, and complete an original research dissertation to earn their degree. The BS to PhD program provides a pathway for undergraduate students to transition directly into the PhD program, with additional coursework in core mechanical engineering areas.
Program Outline
Outline:
PhD Program
Coursework
General Engineering and Mathematics (6 credit hours)
- EML 5061, Analysis in Mechanical Engineering II (3)
- One additional approved course from department website.
Electives (15 credit hours)
- Courses taken in any engineering program, mathematics, and/or any science discipline.
Additional Requirements:
- Preliminary Examination: EML 8968 Preliminary Doctoral Examination, passed by the end of 2nd semester.
- Prospectus Defense: Presentation of proposed dissertation topic within one year of candidacy status.
- Dissertation Defense: Oral defense of original research dissertation, demonstrating competency in mechanical engineering research.
BS to PhD Program
Coursework
General Engineering and Mathematics (6 credit hours)
- EML 5060, Analysis in Mechanical Engineering I (3)
- One additional approved course from the department website.
Core Courses (9 credit hours)
- EML 5060, Analysis in Mechanical Engineering I (3)
- Two additional department courses in chosen department area.
Mechanical Engineering Courses (6 credit hours)
- General mechanical engineering courses.
Electives (15 credit hours)
- Courses taken in any engineering program, mathematics, and/or any science discipline.
- Option to substitute one elective with Directed Individual Study (DIS) or Supervised Research (SR) course.
Additional Requirements:
- Same as PhD program.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or any one of the following related fields: any Engineering Major, Chemistry, Computer Science, Material Science, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or Physics/Applied Physics.
- Non-majors students without a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering may be required to take up to twelve credit hours of remedial coursework in Mechanical Engineering as a condition of admission.
- Applicants must have at least a 3.0 upper-division GPA
- a GRE Verbal score of at least 150, and a GRE Quantitative score of at least 155 (or a minimum combined GRE General Test score of 1150).
- International students must take the TOEFL Exam and score at least 550 on the paper-based exam, 213 on the computer-based exam, or 80 on the Internet-based exam.
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