
The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science at Washington State University is a Full Time PhD program offered on the Pullman campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 6 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on July 1, 2027.
About Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science
All graduates will be able to:
- Enabling interdisciplinary research that underpins nearly all technological development in the modern engineering:
- Allow for a broad subject area of research that is supported by many departments in VCEA including mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biological systems engineering, chemical engineering, and electrical engineering.
- Apply theory and methodologies within these areas to conduct relevant and timely research which addresses a broad spectrum of engineering and technology problems from around the world.
- Communicate the results of their research in peer reviewed journal articles and in oral presentations to faculty and students in the College of Engineering.
- Training graduate students to become innovators in solving the relevant, real-world problems of our time in many interdisciplinary research areas:
- Our students are encouraged to be independent thinkers and well trained researchers to provide answers to pressing real-world problems using an interdisciplinary approach that forces them to think outside the box.
- Course work is set up to meet the needs of individual students in order to help them train in an area that is relevant to their strengths. This allows them to have a broad field of research that is tailored to the needs of the scientific and engineering community and the world at large to an interdisciplinary course of study.
- Initiate and defend a thesis that allows them to study a real-world problem and tailor a solution to fit it via rigorous hands-on research and study. This research is completed using scientifically accepted methods and analysis of the problem being presented.
- The thesis must then be presented in front of a group of peers and faculty before being approved by a committee of experts.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science at Washington State University
Entry Requirements
Normally, students entering the program will have an undergraduate degree from a recognized program in engineering. Students with a non-engineering undergraduate degree, such as mathematics or the physical and life sciences, may need to complete a central core of undergraduate engineering study focused on their area of interest. The interdisciplinary nature of these degrees provides considerable flexibility in designing programs of study tailored to the specialized needs of each student. Examples of areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, atmospheric research, bioengineering, materials science and engineering.
The Graduate School minimum admission requirements are listed on their website. Specific departments may have requirements beyond these. In order to determine what the department requirements are, it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the department that the potential advisor is housed in. Students must satisfy the minimum requirements of the Graduate School and the department that the potential advisor is housed in.
English Program Requirements
Career Opportunities after Completing Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science
Oppurtunities include careers in the sciences, engineering, and technology, both in governments labs, academia, and industry.
Not available at this time.
Tuition and Fee Information for Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science at Washington State University
How to Apply for Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science at Washington State University
Gather Your Documents
Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.
Your application for admission must include:
- Official transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card
Get the admission application and other necessary forms.
Prepare Your Information
You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.
- Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
- Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)
You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.
Complete the Application and Submit Documents
To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.
If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.
Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
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United States of America, Pullman