PhD Engineering Science at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The PhD in Engineering Science is an interdepartmental Knoxville-campus programme for students whose research is best supported by interdisciplinary coursework. Applicants choose a concentration from Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Energy Science and Engineering (Bredesen Center), Environmental or Mechanical Engineering.

Faculty: Tickle College of Engineering | Department: Interdepartmental programme (home department is that of the chosen concentration) | Duration: Minimum 72 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree (24 master's coursework, 24 doctoral coursework, 24 dissertation) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

At least 12 credit hours in mathematics or computer science at 400-level and above, 24 credit hours of engineering graduate courses at 500-level and above (at least 9 at 600-level), at least 24 credit hours of doctoral research and dissertation, and enrolment in the major programme seminar each semester. Students pass a written and oral comprehensive examination, present a dissertation proposal and defend the dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate programme in engineering or physics; students from other appropriate disciplines (e.g. chemistry, mathematics) can be admitted but may need additional engineering courses. Minimum competency in mathematics through ordinary differential equations. Online application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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