About Mechanical Engineering, Ph.d. in University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science offers multi-disciplinary programs leading to a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering degree in the areas of automotive engineering, biomedical engineering, computational modeling and simulation, materials science, manufacturing, and precision engineering.  In addition, the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering program offers an Advanced Standing Option for students who have already earned a Master’s degree in selected disciplines.  

The objectives of the Ph.D. program are:

• To provide students with the opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge in mechanical engineering so that they can adapt to the changing requirements of the technological workplace.
• To develop engineering researchers who can contribute to the development of new knowledge and the dissemination of best practices in academic, industrial, and government environments.
• To prepare graduates for personal and professional success, both as individuals and in team environments.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 6.5
• TOEFL IBT: 83

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