About PhD Program,
WashU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science provides students with an interdisciplinary education that allows them to work with experts throughout the university.
The quantitative requirement for the PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering is 72 credit hours. Of these, 36 to 48 units must be course credit, and 24 to 36 units must be research credit, MEMS 600. Units earned toward a previous MS in Engineering may be counted toward these totals.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The overall grade-point average must be 3.00 or better.
Full-time doctoral students in any area are required to take MEMS 501 Seminar every semester. This is a zero-unit, pass-fail course.
Courses may be chosen from 400- and graduate-level engineering courses with the following restrictions:
A maximum of 3 units of Independent Study, MEMS 500, are allowed.
A maximum of 6 units of 400-level courses are allowed, and these must be from courses not required for the BSME degree (if counted for the MSME degree).
Each course must be approved by the candidate’s thesis advisor.
The student must pass the qualifying examination, successfully present a thesis proposal, write a satisfactory thesis and successfully defend it in an oral examination before a faculty committee. The committee should consist of at least five members, at least three of which are from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. At least one member must be from outside of the department.
A residency requirement of two consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment in doctoral studies is also required. To receive a PhD, the candidate must satisfy the applicable teaching requirements.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Our PhD students are fully funded, including full tuition support and health insurance. As a doctoral candidate, you will also receive a generous stipend to cover living expenses. This support is guaranteed as you continue to make satisfactory progress towards your degree.
Federal financial aid for PhD students is processed by Engineering Graduate Financial Aid. Candidates should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate academic year. Contact:
Application Requirement,
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume/CV
GRE Scores
English Proficiency Scores and Exemptions
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
Non-Refundable $75 Application Fee
