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> Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The doctoral degree requires 42 semester hours of course work (on a letter-grade basis) beyond the bachelor's degree or its equivalent. A total of 36 semester hours must be at the 6000 level or above. Up to six semester hours may be at the 4000 level. Any courses required for the B.S.M.E. or the B.S.N.R.E do not meet these respective course requirements.
Mechanical Engineering
Major Area
Must be in a coherent subject area appropriate to ME, or related combinations, such as dynamics and controls. If you completed a master's thesis in this area, it may count for nine semester hours toward this requirement (a copy of the M.S. thesis abstract must be attached to the Ph.D. program of study form). ME 6753, ME 6789, and ME 6799 do not meet this requirement. |
24 |
Minor Area
Must be distinctly different from the major area. The minor is intended to provide depth in an area not directly needed for Ph.D. research or related to the area of the principal expertise of the student. |
12 |
Electives/Other
May be different than the major or minor, or could be applied to either the major or minor area. |
6 |
| Total |
42 |
Nuclear Engineering
Major Area
Must be in a coherent subject area appropriate to NE/RE/MP. If you completed a master's thesis in this area, it may count for nine semester hours toward this requirement.
*27 hours of subject area is MP |
24* |
Minor Area
Must be distinctly different from the major area. The minor is intended to provide depth in an area not directly needed for Ph.D. research or related to the principal area of expertise. |
9 |
Electives/Other
May be different than the major or minor, or could be applied to the major or minor area. |
9 |
| Total |
42 |
Paper Science and Engineering
Major Area
Must be in the subject area of paper science and engineering. If you completed a master's thesis in this area, it may count for nine semester hours toward this requirement (a copy of the M.S. thesis abstract must be attached to the Ph.D. program of study form). |
24 |
Minor Area
Must be distinctly different from the major area. The minor is intended to provide depth in an area not directly needed for Ph.D. research or related to the area of the principal expertise of the student. |
9 |
Electives/Other
Six of these credits need to be courses in paper science and engineering. |
9 |
| Total |
42 |
You are expected to be well grounded in the fundamentals of Paper Science and Engineering and have successfully completed the minimum coursework requirements for the master's degree in Paper Science and Engineering. Forty-two credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree are required for the Ph.D. You must demonstrate a mastery of some body of knowledge outside the core discipline of Paper Science and Engineering. This is referred to as a minor program of study. The minor should consist of at least nine semester hours of cohesive courses chosen in consultation with the thesis advisor. The courses must be at the 6000 level or above. You must complete the minor program with a grade point average of 3.3 or better.
Bioengineering
The requirements for the Ph.D. in Bioengineering are available at: www.bioengineering.gatech.edu.
In addition to other Woodruff School requirements, you need to present two seminars, and submit a thesis-related paper to a refereed journal before graduation. Your advisor will assist in arranging both seminars and will ensure that the journal requirements are met.
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