Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | ||
| Select 24 -30 hours of 5000- and 6000-level coursework beyond the Master's degree. | 24-30 | |
| Research | ||
| 24-30 hours from: | 24-30 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation | ||
| Other Requirements | ||
| MAE 6010 | Advanced Study 2 | 6 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
With the approval of the student’s advisory committee, up to 9 credit hours of previous graduate coursework may be transferred to satisfy the program's coursework requirements. Transfer credits must have grades of "B" or better and be less than ten years old at the time of the student's graduation.
- 2
To be taken the same semester as the Preliminary Examination in order to be assigned a letter grade.
Total Hours: 75 (Beyond the Bachelor's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | ||
| Select 39-45 hours of 5000- and 6000-level coursework beyond the Bachelor's degree. | 39-45 | |
| Research | ||
| 24-30 hours from: | 24-30 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation | ||
| Other Requirements | ||
| MAE 6010 | Advanced Study 2 | 6 |
| Total Hours | 75 | |
- 1
With the approval of the student’s advisory committee, up to 9 credit hours of previous graduate coursework may be transferred to satisfy the program's coursework requirements. Transfer credits must have grades of "B" or better and be less than ten years old at the time of the student's graduation.
- 2
To be taken the same semester as the Preliminary Examination in order to be assigned a letter grade.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.