Structured PhD Programme: PhD in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Biomedical and Civil Engineering

Program Overview

The Structured PhD program trains researchers in Science and Engineering through a balance of structured coursework and research. The coursework provides transferable research skills and disciplinary knowledge, while the research element fosters independent research abilities. The program culminates in a research component that accounts for the majority of the credits (240-330).

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Structured PhD programme consists of two stages: the structured (taught modules) and the research element.
• The structured PhD provides a taught in a core programme that develops transferable research skills.
• The structured element also provides specialist disciplinary teaching to bring understanding to international research levels.
• The research element develops skills for graduates to be active and autonomous researchers.

Other:

• The programme develops advanced research skills for postgraduate research students in Science and Engineering Faculty.
• The Taught component consists of general transferable research skills (18 credits: 6 modules at 3 credits each), and subject-specific modules (minimum 12 credits).
• The research element comprises the remaining 240-330 credits.