The minimum course requirement for the Ph.D. Prospective students should review the MIE Department's Research AreasР’В in order to familiarize themselves with the major research themes of the department.Р’В To apply, please go the Graduate School Admissions Page Note that the MIE Department does not require a student to demonstrate competency in a foreign language. Successful completion of a preliminary comprehensive examination.Р”В¬ompletion of an approved course curriculumР”Р„dditional University requirements are listed in the Graduate School Bulletin. Residency is defined as one continuous academic year of full-time graduate work (9 credits per semester).Р”Р„ certification by the candidate's Guidance Committee that the candidate is qualified to pursue the Ph.D. degree include:Р”Р„ minimum of one academic year in residency. Prospective students with a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant fields could apply directly to a PhD program, through an MSc/PhD path. To apply to the PhD program, a Master Degree is NOT required. A dissertation, presenting significant new information, is the primary requirement of the degree.

program is intended to prepare the student for a research career in industry, academia or national laboratories.

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