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PhD Engineering Sciences (Applied Mechanics) at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

The MAE PhD prepares students for a variety of careers in research and teaching, with research initiated as soon as possible.

Faculty: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering  |  Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

There are no formal course requirements; students plan courses with an adviser to prepare for the oral Departmental Qualifying Examination (within six quarters) and dissertation research, and pass three examinations in total. Specialization: Applied Mechanics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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