Programs

You can apply for the PhD in aerospace engineering with a bachelor's degree or a master's degree, with the bachelor's degree requiring a longer course of study to completion of the PhD degree. The course work requires se...

The PhD in applied physics is a 60-credit hour program that involves close collaboration with your faculty advisor and with peers and faculty in other disciplines. Program requirements are divided equally between coursew...

Our flexible and diverse PhD in biochemistry curriculum encourages students to tailor a program of research and study to their individual career goals. You will complement your immersive research activities with selected...

In our PhD in bioinformatics, you will work closely with a faculty advisor to plan an interdisciplinary course of study and research tailored to your background and interests. Through core courses, you will achieve a str...

Through our well-rounded PhD in Biology and Biotechnology, you will delve into immersive research in biology and biotechnology while also sharpening your professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills. You will take c...

Driven by relentless curiosity, our renowned faculty advance research every day. You'll work with them to expand your own research and advisors will help you establish a personalized and solid foundation of studies. Cand...

The PhD degree requirements consist of coursework and research, which together must total at least 60 credit hours beyond the master's degree requirement. We consider abilities for independent thinking, research, and cre...

While pursuing your Chemical Engineering PhD at WPI, you'll employ active learning and knowledge of up-to-date practices to solve diverse real-life problems in areas such as bioengineering, nanotechnology, environmental...

Our flexible and diverse PhD in chemistry curriculum encourages each student to tailor a program of research and study to their individual career goals. The focus of your program will be on conducting original, immersive...

As a part of the PhD in Civil Engineering at WPI, you'll divide your time between in-depth research and classroom study, with specialized courses such as Advanced Design of Steel Structures, Structural Design for Fire Co...